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DUBAI / GULF TIME Lafarge Emirates Cement has officially rebranded as Holcim UAE, marking a pivotal milestone in the company’s growth journey and reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainable construction in the United Arab Emirates. The rebrand reflects Holcim’s global vision to be the leading partner for sustainable construction and its mission to build progress for people and the planet. …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) today announced its financial results for the nine-month period ending 30th September, 2025, reporting Group revenues of AED42.7 billion, a 2.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year, primarily driven by higher pass-through revenue in the Transmission and Distribution segment. The company posted AED16.0 billion in EBITDA, with net income …

NEW YORK/WAM Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, affirmed during a panel session at the Dubai Business Forum – USA that US direct investment in Dubai reached AED14.3 billion in the first half of 2025. This figure is double the total US investment in the Emirate during 2024, reflecting a strategic indicator of Dubai’s growing appeal …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with a delegation from global investment management company Brookfield Corporation. The delegation included Bruce Flatt, Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Corporation; Frank McKenna, Chairman of Brookfield Board of Directors; as well as several board …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Thursday with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The meeting took place in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. During …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Join the celebration and enjoy complimentary treats as ‘Firehouse Subs’ – the American casual dining brand known for its hearty and flavorful subs is hosting a limited-time free ‘Food Fest’ for everyone to mark its first anniversary. The ‘Food Fest’ will be organized on 14th November from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at their newest outlet …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Tetr College, a first-of-its-kind global B-school announced the closing of a USD 18 million funding round co-led by Owl Ventures and Bertelsmann India Investments (BII). The funds will be used to establish three new campuses in the United States, Europe and Dubai, and to deepen Tetr’s ten-country operating network across North America, Europe, the Middle East, …

GULF TIME During the period, ADCOOP, the Group’s retail arm, reinforced its positioning through an exclusive partnership with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) to manage the Abu Dhabi Citizens’ Food Products Program. Leveraging more than 50 stores and integration with the TAMM platform, the initiative enhances customer access and supports revenue growth during 2026 onwards as the program’s …

DUBAI / GULF TIME With winter around the corner, hospitals in the UAE are gearing up to manage the seasonal increase in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, particularly among children. Local experience shows that preventing RSV relies not only on medical interventions but also on strong collaboration between the community, families, and the healthcare system to protect children and curb …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai, will host the region’s largest celebration of Korean culture and industries when “2025 K-Expo UAE: All About K-Style” unfolds from November 15–18, 2025. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), K-Expo will deliver a comprehensive and sustainable K-culture business and entertainment experience to the Middle …