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DUBAI / WAM Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2024, recording a historic annual revenue of AED3.3 billion, reflecting an impressive 7.4 percent YoY growth, and a net profit of AED908 million for the year 2024. The company’s profit before tax increased by 5.9 percent compared to 2023, reaching AED998 million for ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) has announced the launch of the first Abu Dhabi Effortless Customer Experience Awards. These awards are a direct testament to the ...

AL AIN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA), led by Hamad Hareb Al Muhairi, Director-General of ADHA. During the meeting, His Highness reviewed ADHA’s current and upcoming housing projects in Al Ain Region, as well as programmes and initiatives aimed at ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME In a city that epitomizes luxury and innovation, Inaye Brito has carved a niche for herself as a visionary entrepreneur, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. With a Brazilian flair for creativity and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Inaye has become a luminary in Dubai’s event industry, orchestrating experiences that are nothing short of magical. Since ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) proudly announces the ADGHW Innovation Awards, a prestigious initiative honouring groundbreaking contributions to healthcare. These awards celebrate individuals and organisations driving innovation and collaboration, fostering a culture of excellence that will shape the future of health. The winners will be announced during an award ceremony at ADGHW 2025, held ...

DUBAI / WAM A high-level ministerial roundtable on the future of Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) took place as part of the World Governments Summit 2025 (WGS). Titled “Envisioning 2045: Inclusive Pathways to Sustainable Development,” the meeting brought together a group of global and national leaders to discuss long-term strategies rooted in innovation and advanced technology to drive the global ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Municipality launched its Building Intelligence Platform during the World Governments Summit 2025 (WGS). This cutting-edge digital platform provides comprehensive and up-to-date data on buildings across the emirate, aligning with Dubai’s ambition to be a sustainable, technologically advanced global centre for urban innovation. The platform is part of Dubai Municipality’s commitment to enhancing sustainable urban planning and ...

NOUAKCHOTT / WAM A delegation from the International Charity Organisation, led by Secretary-General Dr Khaled Al Khaja, on Thursday launched 80 charitable projects in Mauritania, totalling AED13 million. The launch took place during a field visit by the delegation to several villages in Mauritania as part of preparations for the 2025 Ramadan campaign, which aims to provide large-scale aid to ...

DUBAI / WAM The UAE has signed three cooperation agreements aimed at driving sustainable development in Asia and Africa, with a special focus on environmental, social and economic areas in line with the UAE’s humanitarian mission to contribute to the development of societies, promotion of happiness and formulating solutions to current and emerging challenges. Two of the agreements were signed ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has introduced new flexibilities to support business expansion and growth across the emirate. New regulations now allow firms registered in other emirates of the UAE, and their respective free zones, to open branches within Abu Dhabi without requiring physical premises for the first year. The decision streamlines business ...