DUBAI / WAM Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, rang the market-opening bell at Nasdaq Dubai to mark the listing of additional UAE dirham-denominated Islamic Treasury Sukuk issued by the Ministry of Finance, with a total value of AED1.1 billion. During the ceremony, he was joined by Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of …
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On behalf of UAE President, Abdullah bin Zayed participates in GCC Consultative Summit
JEDDAH / WAM On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the 19th GCC Consultative Summit in Jeddah, held today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The summit reviewed regional developments and the serious repercussions of the Iranian missile attacks targeting …
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid renames Ministerial Development Council as Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development, chaired by Mansour bin Zayed
DUBAI / WAM In line with the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved renaming the Ministerial Development Council as the Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development. The Council will be chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour …
Read More »ADCOOP Launches ‘ADCOOP PLUS’ Loyalty Program to Reward Families Across the UAE
ABU DHABI / GULF TIME In celebration of the Year of Family, and as part of its ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of customers across the UAE, ADCOOP proudly announces the launch of ADCOOP PLUS — a next-generation loyalty program designed to deliver greater value, convenience, and personalized rewards for families across the Emirates. Rooted in ADCOOP’s mission to …
Read More »Al Fahim Motors Partners with Li Auto Inc. to Launch Premium Energy Vehicles in the UAE
ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Al Fahim Motors, a member of Al Fahim Group, officially signed a strategic partnership agreement with Li Auto Inc. during a ceremony held on 25 April 2026 at Li Auto’s headquarters in Beijing, China, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of sustainable mobility solutions in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement formalizes the collaboration …
Read More »UAE leaders congratulate King of Netherlands on King’s Day
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on the occasion of King’s 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, …
Read More »UAE ranks first globally in GEM report for 5th year
ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has maintained its global leadership in entrepreneurship, ranking first worldwide for the fifth consecutive year in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2025/2026 report. The UAE outperformed many advanced economies, reaffirming its position as the best environment globally for starting and operating new businesses. The UAE ranked first among high-income economies in eight major indicators, including physical …
Read More »Gulf media leaders highlight strategic weight of Gulf image in global media as soft power asset
DUBAI/WAM Speakers at a session titled ‘Reshaping the Gulf’s Image in Global Media’ outlined a strategic roadmap to transform regional media from a defensive actor into the author and director of the global narrative. They highlighted the strategic weight of the regional image as a soft-power asset, calling for proactive management and comprehensive intellectual and cultural safeguards. The session is …
Read More »ECA partners with 10 global early childhood startups to offer practical support for UAE families
ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has partnered with 10 global early childhood startups through its Anjal Z programme to enable parents and caregivers across the UAE to access practical solutions and services that support children’s quality of life, learning, cognitive development, and positive family bonding at home. The Authority explained that these partnerships provide a range …
Read More »Emirates completes first installation of ‘Starlink’ system on its A380
DUBAI/WAM Emirates has completed the first installation of next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi on its Airbus A380 aircraft, marking a significant leap in inflight connectivity. The A380, among the first commercial aircraft to offer onboard internet, previously operated with systems delivering less than 1 Mbps. The new setup, featuring three Starlink antennas per aircraft, boosts connectivity capacity up to a thousand-fold, offering …
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