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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority’s UAE Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team. During the meeting, His Highness congratulated the team on successfully completing its third INSARAG External Reclassification, retaining its Heavy classification under the United Nations‑affiliated International Search and Rescue Advisory Group framework. …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Summer is in full swing at Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, where family time, great food and relaxed moments come together throughout the week. Little Acres Kids Club offers a full summer camp programme for children, while Roots Bar & Kitchen remains a go-to spot for easy catch-ups with friends and family. From poolside …

SHARJAH/WAM UAE investors accounted for more than half of Sharjah’s real estate trade value in the first half of 2026, underscoring the emirate’s continued appeal as an investment destination, according to a specialised statistical report issued by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. UAE investors ranked first among investor segments in the emirate, recording investments worth AED14.9 billion across 22,599 …

DAKAR/WAM DP World has reached a major construction milestone at the Port of Ndayane with the completion of major dredging works 13 months ahead of schedule, marking one of the most significant engineering milestones in the development of Senegal’s future deep-water port. More than 1,000 people are currently employed directly on the project as construction activity accelerates. The early completion …

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, chaired the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA). During the meeting, the new Board, which is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways has signed three African partnership agreements in July: an interline agreement with Fastjet in Zimbabwe earlier this month, followed by agreements with Air Peace in Nigeria and Africa World Airlines in Ghana. Together with the six African destinations Etihad announced in April, the agreements mean guests will connect across the continent from the day …

DUBAI / WAM Al Wasl Investment Company announced the signing and renewal of sponsorship agreements and strategic partnerships for the 2026-2027 sports season, comprising 14 sponsors and strategic partners, marking the largest sponsorship portfolio the club has witnessed during a single sports season. This comes within the framework of the company’s vision to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen the club’s …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic agreement with Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd to mobilise its global network and support the growing interest among international investors, business owners, and family offices in establishing and expanding their presence in Dubai. The agreement reflects the growing appeal of Dubai among …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 5th Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), hosted by ADGM on Al Maryah Island, will take place from 7th-10th December 2026 under the theme “The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships”. …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor for Nissan in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Al Dhafra Region, has achieved its highest-ever result in Nissan’s Fiscal Year 2025 Dealership Standards & Processes (NDSP) assessment, recording an overall score of 96.8% across its Sales and Service network. NDSP is Nissan’s independent global assessment of dealership operations …