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DUBAI / GULF TIME Marriott Executive Apartments, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, announces the opening of Marriott Executive Apartments Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai. Developed by Orra Hotel Apartments LLC, the new property is designed to meet the evolving needs of long-stay business and leisure guests seeking flexibility, connectivity and residential comfort in one of Dubai’s most strategic …

NEW YORK / GULF TIME Perfect Corp.(NYSE: PERF), the leading AI and AR beauty and fashion tech provider, today announced the launch of Project Management for YouCam API, a new set of dashboard capabilities that gives IT agencies, system integrators, and development vendors centralized control over every client deployment, from API budget allocation to real-time performance monitoring. Until now, agencies …

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (16) of 2026 on the Board of Directors of the Dubai Real Estate Corporation, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai. According to the …

DUBAI/WAM The UAE Gender Balance Council convened a national dialogue bringing together more than 100 representatives from government entities and private-sector signatories to the SDG 5 Pledge to contribute to the development of the UAE Gender Balance Strategy 2027–2031. Through an interactive workshop and discussion sessions, participants discussed national priorities and explored future opportunities to advance gender balance. The event …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) as the authority marks the 50th anniversary of its establishment. His Highness congratulated the delegation on the occasion and expressed his appreciation for their efforts to strengthen ADIA’s position among the world’s leading investment institutions. He also paid …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a delegation of the fifth Make it in the Emirates event. His Highness commended the efforts of those behind the initiative, which has evolved into a key platform for supporting national industry and fostering industrial partnerships that advance the UAE’s development goals. His Highness reaffirmed …

DUBAI / WAM A new study from Siemens reveals the Middle East is ready to enter a new era of infrastructure transition that is autonomous, resilient, and sustainable. According to the 2026 Middle East Infrastructure Transition Monitor, the region is outpacing global counterparts in its commitment to the transition, with regional leaders demonstrating stronger investment intentions and a heightened sense …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, during which he conveyed his sincere condolences over the victims of the incident at a factory in the Ras Laffan industrial zone and wished a speedy …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group today welcomed the listing of the Chimera Solactive GCC Shariah Dividend ETF (GCCDIV), marking the fourth listing of the year. Developed by Abu Dhabi-based global investment manager Lunate, this first-of-its-kind exchange-traded fund tracks high-performing, income-generating, Shariah-compliant equities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The listing marks the 24th ETF …

SAN DIEGO / WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Sanofi, a worldwide biopharma and vaccines leader, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance their partnership in vaccine innovation and to jointly explore the development of a Vaccine Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi. The collaboration would strengthen capabilities across AI-enabled vaccine discovery, mRNA research, clinical development …