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ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has announced the commencement of the pricing stage as the initial step toward listing the first-ever, distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based bond in the region. Issued by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) using HSBC Orion, a market-leading digital assets platform, the upcoming bond listing represents a landmark step in ADX’s mission to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC’s Hail and Ghasha mega-project has met a key development milestone, having completed the “sail-out” and installation of critical offshore facility structures from the NMDC Energy Yard in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. The structures – called steel “jackets” – form the foundation of the project’s offshore facilities. Delivered on schedule and in line with the highest safety ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus on the occasion of his country’s Independence 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, ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Just in time for the summer season, Babyshop announces the exclusive Middle East launch of the Nuna x BMW collection—a collaboration that blends world-class design, engineering, and everyday practicality. Available only at Babyshop stores and online, the limited-edition collection features three premium strollers and two cot options, offering families a sleek, high-performance upgrade to their daily ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Chambers recently organised two workshops focusing on key aspects of the UAE’s Corporate Tax regime and Employment Law. The sessions were designed to ensure the local business community remains informed on the latest legal and regulatory developments across diverse sectors and attracted a total of 125 participants from the private sector. The first workshop focused on the evolution ...

ABU DHABI/WAM G42 has been named to TIME’s 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies, marking the first time a UAE-headquartered company has been featured. The recognition highlights G42’s growing global impact in advancing AI responsibly and at scale. From the company’s pivotal role in the launch of Stargate UAE and the 5GW UAE-US AI Campus to its expansion ...

DUBAI/WAM The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued the world’s first regulatory framework for hybrid operations, enabling both electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft (eVTOLs) and conventional helicopters to operate interchangeably on the same infrastructure. This innovative regulatory framework represents a significant leap in integrating Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions into existing aviation systems. It offers a cost-effective model ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, held a phone call today to discuss bilateral cooperation across various fields. The two leaders reviewed key areas of collaboration, particularly in the sectors of economy, investment, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, food security, renewable energy, and sustainability. ...

AJMAN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, today received the top high school students in the emirate for the 2024–2025 academic year. The reception, held at the Ruler’s Court, also welcomed ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Hotel establishments in Abu Dhabi generated revenues amounting to AED847 million in April 2025, comprising AED540 million from rooms, AED256 million from food and beverage, and AED51 million from other services. According to preliminary data released by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and issued by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, hotels across the ...