MUSCAT/WAM The number of hotel establishments across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries exceeded 11,200 in 2024, up 1.3 percent from the previous year, according to data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat). The total number of hotel rooms reached about 711,500, marking a 0.2 percent increase compared with the …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has financed strategic development projects in Jordan worth more than AED9.4 billion since 1974, supporting key sectors that have contributed to advancing socioeconomic development, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing quality of life across the Kingdom. The ADFD’s development portfolio reflects the depth of the longstanding UAE-Jordan partnership through a series of transformative projects, …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar strongly condemn the appalling, degrading, and unacceptable actions of extremist Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir against participants in …
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MUSCAT / WAM The number of hotel establishments across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries exceeded 11,200 in 2024, up 1.3 percent from the previous year, according to data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat). The total number of hotel rooms reached about 711,500, marking a 0.2 percent increase compared …
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SHARJAH / WAM The ninth edition of the Duo Theatre Festival continued its activities at the Cultural Centre in Dibba Al Hisn, in the presence of Ahmed Bu Rahima, Director of the Theatre Department at the Department of Culture and Festival Director, alongside a number of local and Arab artistic and cultural figures. Audiences on the festival’s second day watched …
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DUBAI / WAM Creators HQ, the first content creation hub in the UAE and the Middle East and a subsidiary of Visioneers, the UAE’s largest content management and development platform, organised a specialised masterclass titled Google Gemini Content Engine. Held in partnership with Google Gemini, the hands-on session is part of the Creators HQ’s ongoing commitment to advancing content creators’ …
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PRAGUE /WAM A high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded its participation in the GLOBSEC Forum 2026, which was held in Prague from 21st to 23rd May. While in the capital of the Czech Republic, HH Sheikh Abdullah hosted a strategic dialogue …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took part in a joint phone call with several leaders to discuss regional developments and efforts to advance diplomatic solutions that support regional security and stability. Those taking part in the call included President Donald Trump of the United States of America; His Majesty King Hamad …
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DUBAI / GULF TIME As GCC travellers begin planning their summer escapes, Velaa Private Island invites guests to discover the redesigned Kuredhi Residence, a secluded four-bedroom beachfront retreat reimagined by London-based Winch Design. Set along a pristine stretch of ivory-white sand in the Maldives, the residence blends refined island living with understated sophistication, offering a highly private retreat within convenient …
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ABU DHABI/GULF TIME The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group announced that it has achieved a 99% compliance rate in the disclosure of the reviewed interim financial statements for Q1 2026 by publicly listed companies trading on the exchange. The disclosures were submitted within the legal timeframe specified for announcing listed companies’ financial results, which is 45 days from the …
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