UMM AL QAIWAIN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, received in the Emiri Court, Martina Strong, Ambassador of the United States of America to the UAE, who called on him on the occasion of the end of her tenure. The meeting was held in the presence of H.H. ...
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Over 32,000 violators of entry, residency laws apprehended in 6 months
ABU DHABI/WAM The total number of violators of the Entry and Residency Law in the United Arab Emirates, who were apprehended by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, exceeded 32,000 violators during the period from January to the end of June 2025. This was within the framework of the inspection campaigns carried out by the Authority ...
Read More »Ebarza Announces Massive Clearance Sale at KEZAD Warehouse Ahead of Fall 2025 Collection Launch
ABU DHABI / GULF TIME In preparation for the highly anticipated launch of its Fall 2025 collection, Ebarza, the UAE-based leader in contemporary furniture and interior design, has announced a major clearance event at its KEZAD warehouse, which spans an impressive 250,000 square feet. Kicking off on Friday, July 25, the clearance campaign is being held exclusively at the KEZAD ...
Read More »Interiors Furniture Showcases Bernhardt as the Epitome of Quiet Luxury in the UAE
GULF TIME As the world turns toward a more mindful and refined way of living, the aesthetic trend of Quiet Luxury is emerging as a powerful design statement, and Interiors Furniture is at the forefront of this movement in the UAE. With its exclusive showcase of Bernhardt, the iconic American furniture brand, Interiors brings understated elegance and enduring craftsmanship into ...
Read More »UAE unveils visual identity, theme for 28th Universal Postal Congress
DUBAI / WAM The UAE has launched the official logo and theme of the 28th Universal Postal Congress – Dubai 2025. The Universal Postal Union (UPU) is the United Nations specialised agency for the postal sector, and its Congress meets every four years to decide on a new UPU Strategy and set the future rules for international mail exchanges. The ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes 15.8 million passenger in H1
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports announced that it welcomed over 15.8 million passengers between 1st January and 30th June 2025, marking a notable 13.1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Zayed International Airport (AUH) played a pivotal role in the increase, with 15.5 million passengers walking through its gates until the end of June – ...
Read More »UAE aid ship ‘Khalifa’ departs with 7,166 tonnes for Gaza
ABU DHABI / WAM The eighth UAE aid ship, Khalifa, part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”, departed today from Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, heading to El Arish Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Loaded with urgent relief supplies, the ship forms part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Khalifa is ...
Read More »DoE, INSEAD to enhance energy, water efficiency
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) and INSEAD, the international business school, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in energy and water efficiency, sustainability, and behavioural change. This partnership is set to support sustainable development and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s standing as a global energy hub. The MoU was co-signed by Eng. Mohamed Saleh ...
Read More »UAE leaders congratulate King of Belgium on National Day
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Philippe of Belgium on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy ...
Read More »More than 152,000 Emiratis employed in private sector by end of June: MoHRE
DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that the number of Emiratis working in the private sector has surpassed 152,000, employed across 29,000 companies as of 30th June 2025 – the deadline set for achieving Emiratisation targets for the first half of the year. In a statement, the Ministry affirmed that the success of Emiratisation efforts in ...
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