Thursday , 29 January 2026

Local News

UAE President receives King of Malaysia

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, King of Malaysia, who is on a working visit to the UAE lasting several days. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, where His Highness welcomed His Majesty to his second home, the UAE. …

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‘National funds’ empower entrepreneurship in tourism

ABU DHABI / WAM Investment in the UAE’s tourism sector is increasingly attracting entrepreneurs, underpinned by its strong contribution to the national economy, significant share of GDP, job creation potential and growing role in boosting the country’s global competitiveness and income diversification. Strong government support for tourism and hospitality infrastructure has further opened avenues for sustainable economic growth. The UAE …

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WGEO unveils ‘Green Circles’ to achieve low-carbon future

DUBAI / WAM The World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) has launched the ‘Green Circles’ platform, featuring dialogue aimed at unifying the visions and efforts of global leaders, policymakers and business leaders. The initiative seeks to enable a meaningful transformation in the global green economy by encouraging strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors and accelerating the transition towards inclusive, …

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Brazilian officials explore UAE government experiences

DUBAI / WAM Participants in the “Brazil Executive Leadership Programme” were introduced to the UAE’s leading government experiences and learned about best practices and leading private-sector experiences during a series of meetings, briefings and study tours across the country. The programme brought together 19 Brazilian government officials, including deputy ministers, director generals and senior executives, and focused on key areas …

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MBRAH, UUDS AERO to build first cabin excellence centre

DUBAI / WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has expanded its collaboration with UUDS AERO as the company grows its footprint with two new Code F plots capable of accommodating independently three wide-body aircraft for cabin completion and retrofit. The expansion reflects UUDS’s continued commitment to serving the region’s growing aerospace market and reinforces MBRAH’s …

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UAE President receives banking delegation supporting Emirati debt relief initiative

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation representing banks and financial institutions that contributed to the initiative to waive the debts of Emiratis facing financial challenges. The initiative is led by the Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund in collaboration with banks and institutions across the country. During the meeting at …

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Sharjah Coop Adopts LEAFIO Solutions to Enhance Space Efficiency and Automate Merchandising Processes

SHARJAH / GULF TIME Sharjah Coop has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with LEAFIO, a global provider of AI-powered retail solutions specializing in automation platforms, supply chain optimization, and in-store merchandising management. This step reinforces the Coop’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its digital capabilities and consolidating its position as one of the leading retail institutions locally and regionally, while contributing …

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Ethmar International Holding brings Institut Marquès IVF centre to Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI / WAM Ethmar International Holding (EIH), the UAE’s leading progressive investment holding, is partnering with FutureLife group to bring the internationally renowned Institut Marquès assisted reproductive technology (ART) centre to Abu Dhabi. The new state-of-the-art facility, which is set to open in 2026, will strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for healthcare innovation and excellence. Founded …

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Ajman Chamber participates in Union of Arab Chambers meetings in Cairo

CAIRO / WAM Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Muwaiji, Chairman of Ajman Chamber and Board Member of the UAE Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), participated in the 136th Board of Directors meeting of the Union of Arab Chambers (UAC) in Cairo, Egypt, representing the UAE FCCI. The meetings brought together official delegations from 17 Arab chambers federations, including …

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