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DUBAI / GULF TIME W Capital, a leading Dubai real estate brokerage, noted that off-plan property sales, sought after by many investors, have reached a new high since the beginning of 2025, exceeding AED 90bn. The survey, based on data from the Dubai Land Department, DLD, indicated that the Dubai real estate market witnessed 40,500 off-plan property transactions between January ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held talks with US President Donald Trump on the strategic partnership between the UAE and US, as well as ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields to serve shared interests. The two leaders also discussed regional and international issues of mutual concern. The discussions took place ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday welcomed US President Donald Trump, who is in the UAE on a state visit. An official welcome ceremony was held for President Trump upon his arrival at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. As the motorcade entered the palace grounds, the US President was ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE US President Donald Trump has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. The visit started with a solemn stop at the mausoleum of the late Sheikh Zayed ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The strategic energy partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the United States continues to reinforce both countries’ shared vision for a sustainable future. This collaboration is marked by significant joint investments in clean and renewable energy technologies, aimed at bolstering global energy security and supporting emerging economies. A key initiative is the UAE-US Partnership for ...

DUBAI / WAM The Digital School, an initiative by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), participated in the 18th edition of the eLearning Africa Conference and Exhibition, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Digital School presented its leading experience in accelerating digital transformation in education, forging impactful partnerships to provide advanced learning opportunities for students in underserved ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family, has reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to supporting families as the cornerstone of sustainable development, on the occasion of International Day of Families. In a statement marking the occasion, the Family Minister highlighted the pivotal role of the family in shaping the nation’s identity and development. She said that since ...

DUBAI / WAM Madrasa e-learning platform, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), has partnered with TikTok as the latter launched its globally successful STEM Feed in the UAE. This partnership brings the largest free Arabic language educational library to the platform, marking a key milestone in both organisations’ shared commitment to enhancing learning opportunities, promoting ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of the Republic of Singapore on the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Singapore. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Space42 PLC today announced its pro forma consolidated financial results for Q1 2025. Since its launch in October 2024, Space42 has continued to execute across its four strategic growth pillars, building the operational and financial foundation needed to scale globally. In Q1 2025, revenue reached US$115 million. Despite this, the Company maintained a strong Normalised EBITDA margin ...