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SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) started to implement a package of economic facilities and decisions issued by the Executive Council and approved by the Government of Sharjah to support economic activities and stimulate investment. These incentives included providing a range of exemptions, financial deferrals, and supportive measures for the economic sector, which was carried on starting from …

MARRAKECH / WAM Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, on the sidelines of the fourth Marrakech Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Region, being held in the Kingdom of Morocco. The meeting reviewed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X to pay tribute to his father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, honouring his values and legacy on the occasion of Father’s Day on Sunday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote, “A father is an influential role model …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the food and agricultural industries between Dubai and Ontario, Canada, during a meeting in Toronto with the Trevor Jones, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. As Canada’s largest provincial economy, Ontario represents an important partner for expanding cooperation, supporting business growth, and strengthening mutual investment. The meeting …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs continues to cement its leadership in building specialized national competencies through its “Masar 33” initiative, one of its most significant strategic projects. The program aims to prepare a new generation of leaders and customs cadres capable of keeping pace with the rapidly accelerating changes in the trade and customs sector. It follows an integrated vision …

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with a technical mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), hosted a specialised workshop in Dubai on Government Finance Statistics (GFS) and Public Sector Debt Statistics (PSDS). This joint initiative aims to reinforce institutional and technical capabilities in compiling and disseminating government financial data in line with international standards, while supporting …

RIYADH / GULF TIME Sidra Capital and Four Directions announced the signing of an MoU representing an investment framework exceeding SAR 450 million, to support the development of the “Fashion District” project. This distinctive urban destination aims to position Riyadh as a regional and global hub for fashion and creative industries through an integrated investment model that combines real estate …

DUBAI / GULF TIME ELF Publishing launched Lives in Pomegranate by Emirati author Ali AlShaali at the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), where the United Arab Emirates is participating as the fair’s Country of Honour. The launch forms part of the UAE’s cultural programme at BIBF and the Al Bait Al Emarati pavilion – overseen by the UAE Embassy in China and jointly organised …

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended Khalifa University of Science and Technology’s 2026 graduation ceremony, held over two days, during which 1,066 graduates were awarded Bachelor’s, Master’s, MD and PhD degrees. H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan said, “The academic and research …

PARIS/WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, held a bilateral meeting with Serge Papin, France’s Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Trade, Crafts, Tourism and Purchasing Power, to discuss opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the fields of tourism, aviation, entrepreneurship, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The meeting took place …