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SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has invested more than AED300 million in developing the Sharjah Collection, a portfolio of seven luxury eco-retreats offering wellness, heritage and nature-based experiences across the emirate. Together, the retreats provide 154 high-end accommodation units in diverse landscapes, from coastal mangroves and desert dunes to mountain valleys and heritage villages. The ...

BY Salmaan Mohammed The author is Founder & CEO | Building Platable: A Food Tech Solution for Surplus Food | Sustainability GULF TIME Dubai is a city that doesn’t do things halfway. Whether it’s luxury, innovation, or ambition, it goes big. But in the middle of all this sparkle, there’s a quieter revolution taking place—one that’s just as bold: the movement ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced the increase in money supply aggregate M1 by 0.4%, from AED1,011.9 billion at the end of April 2025 to AED1,015.6 billion at the end of May 2025. The increase was due to AED3.4 billion growth in monetary deposits, and AED0.3 billion increase in currency in circulation outside banks. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE continues its humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. On Monday, the UAE carried out the 74th airdrop of aid under operation “Birds of Goodness,” part of “Chivalrous Knight 3,” in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and with the participation of Germany, Italy, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Singapore, and ...

DUBAI/ WAM The United Arab Emirates has achieved another landmark milestone in its record of global leadership, advancing to 16th place worldwide in the 2025 Government Support Index, one of the key indicators featured in the International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) World Competitiveness Yearbook. This marks a remarkable jump of 27 positions from its 43rd place in 2024. The ...

DUBAI / WAM In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the guidance of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the Mohammed Bin Rashid ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates Post has unveiled a special commemorative stamp collection titled ‘League of Arab States: 80th Anniversary,’ celebrating the League’s historic journey since its founding in 1945. This exclusive release pays tribute to the League’s enduring commitment to fostering regional cooperation and amplifying the collective Arab presence on the global stage. The launch comes in response to recommendations ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced its key achievements for the first half of 2025. The Chamber successfully attracted 143 companies to Dubai during H1 2025, representing a 138% increase compared to the 60 companies attracted in H1 2024. These included 31 multinational companies (MNCs), marking ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has laid solid foundations for the sustainability of humanitarian work, making it a national priority and placing it ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Martyrs’ Families Affairs, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, affirmed that humanitarian work is a deeply rooted principle in the UAE, inspired by the legacy ...