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GULF TIME Adam Vital Hospital has been awarded the Global Hospital Rating by Newsweek and Statista, becoming the first and only private specialised Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital in the UAE to receive this global recognition. The Global Hospital Rating by Newsweek and Statista is one of the world’s most respected hospital evaluation programmes, recognising healthcare organisations for excellence in clinical …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Valeo Health, the UAE’s at-home healthcare platform, today announced an expansion of its longevity and new mother care services through a new collaboration with Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital (CMC) Dubai, one of the region’s leading private healthcare providers. The partnership reflects a broader shift in how users in the UAE access healthcare – moving away from …

AJMAN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, received Gerardo Pérez, Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador to the UAE, at his office in the Emiri Diwan. H.H. Sheikh Ammar welcomed the ambassador and wished him success in his duties. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the top-performing Year 12 students for the 2025-2026 academic year, along with a number of outstanding teachers and education leaders. At the start of the meeting, His Highness congratulated the students, their families, and their teachers on their achievement, wishing the students continued success in their academic …

GULF TIME Burtville Developments has announced the launch of Bab Al Qasr Garden Residences 65, a premium branded residential development in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. Carrying the prestigious Bab Al Qasr hospitality brand, the project is being developed on the largest residential land plot in Masdar City, spanning more than 310,000 square feet, introducing a new benchmark for integrated communities …

DUBAI / GULF TIME OGold, the premier Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed super app, has announced a major milestone of surpassing 1.5 million users, cementing its position as one of the region’s fastest-growing digital precious metals investment apps. The achievement reflects the increasing adoption of digitally accessible, Shariah-compliant wealth solutions as investors seek secure, transparent, inflation-resilient assets in an evolving global …

ABU DHABI / WAM Participants from the third cohort of the Nafis Leadership Programme, organised by the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) in partnership with the UAE Government Leaders Programme, will conclude a knowledge exchange and field study visit in the brotherly Republic of Korea on Friday. The visit, a part of the training curriculum of the Nafis Leadership Programme, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Registration Authority (RA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has announced updates to its Commercial Permits framework through new regulations and comprehensive guidance for sales and promotions, reinforcing its commitment to a transparent, efficient and business-friendly regulatory environment for entities operating within its jurisdiction. The updated framework introduces a dedicated and streamlined …

SHARJAH / WAM United Arab Bank P.J.S.C. (UAB) reported its financial results for the six months ending 30th June 2026, earning a net profit of AED201 million. The results are underpinned by 13% year-on-year growth in total operating income, reflecting the Bank’s disciplined execution of its strategy, strong asset growth, and prudent risk management amid global market volatility and regional …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the National Programme for Developing the Statistics System in the UAE. This strategic initiative embodies the UAE’s commitment to enhancing the quality of official economic statistics, keeping pace with rapid transformations of the economy, and consolidating the UAE’s standing …