ASHGABAT/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met today in the Turkmen capital, Ashgabat, with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of the Republic of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed the greetings of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ...
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UAE assumes presidency of PAM’s Women’s Parliamentary Forum
ROME / WAM Maryam Majid bin Theneya, Second Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), has officially assumed the presidency of the Women’s Parliamentary Forum (WPF) of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM). This took place after the 19th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM), held in Rome, Italy. In her first official announcement ...
Read More »RAK Ruler receives CEO of Accor Group for Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific
RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received Duncan O’Rourke, CEO Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific of Accor Group, at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City today. The meeting was attended by Raki Phillips, CEO Of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. During ...
Read More »Emirates SkyCargo crowned International Airline of Year at STAT Times International Awards
DUBAI / WAM Emirates SkyCargo was named International Airline of the Year for the second consecutive year at the STAT Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo. The accolade, voted for by STAT Times international readers, highlighted the essential role Emirates SkyCargo plays in facilitating and shaping global logistics. The Emirates SkyCargo team, led by Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior ...
Read More »Jafza, Haldiram’s sign agreement to launch saffron processing facilities
DUBAI / WAM Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has partnered with renowned Indian multinational food brand, Haldiram’s, to set up one of the largest saffron processing facilities in the GCC, following an agreement signed on the sidelines of Gulfood in Dubai. The facility, set to start operations in March 2025, will be managed by Kesar Expert & Packers, a specialist ...
Read More »EDGE closes highly successful IDEX 2025 with US$2.9 billion in new sales
ABU DHABI / WAM EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has ended its participation at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2025, with an impressive new sales tally of US$2.9 billion (AED10.65 billion), and the launch of 46 ground-breaking solutions and services across the air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. IDEX 2025, the largest edition ...
Read More »Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi Foundation, FCA provide 257 tonnes of food aid to support Gaza
FUJAIRAH / WAM As part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to provide essential aid to families in need in Gaza, particularly with the approach of the Holy Month of Ramadan, 257 tonnes of Ramadan food supplies have been sent to the Strip. This initiative carried out under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council ...
Read More »Abdullah bin Zayed, New Zealand counterpart discuss strengthening cooperation, partnership
ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Winston Peters, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, today in Abu Dhabi. The meeting took place on the sidelines of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025. During the meeting, the UAE Top Diplomat extended a warm welcome to Winston Peters ...
Read More »Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits IDEX 2025
ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has visited IDEX 2025. The global event showcases advanced defence and security solutions and technologies from participating local and international companies until 21st February 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed ...
Read More »Selfdrive Mobility Expects 30-35% Surge in App Bookings During Ramadan
DUBAI / GULF TIME As Ramadan approaches, SelfDrive Mobility, a leading mobility tech company and market pioneer in car rental and subscription services across the Middle East, anticipates a 30-35% surge in app-based bookings, driven by shifting mobility patterns, flexible work schedules, and an increase in social and family gatherings. The holy month brings a unique set of transportation needs, ...
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