ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced 29 commercial deployment agreements for autonomous mobility technologies on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, held as part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW). Marking a decisive moment in global smart mobility, the landmark deals, secured by ADIO with partnerships involving K2, LODD Autonomous (LODD), Autologix, Sinaha, TractEasy, …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, and HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, have witnessed the announcement of signing 18 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the UAE and Chad on the sidelines of the UAE–Chad Trade and Investment Forum held in Abu Dhabi. The signed MoUs …
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Monday from the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The call discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in support of their mutual interests. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration and to building on …
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ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE The second edition of Animenia will take place from 11 to 15 February 2026 at Manarat Al Saadiyat. The event features anime, music, food, and entertainment, and invites visitors to showcase their talent and costumes at its cosplay competition, which features a prize pool of AED400,000. The festival will celebrate the world of anime, transporting fans and gamers …
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ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME Abu Dhabi Art has revealed participating artists for its 2025 Artist Commissions in Cultural Sites programme. The Abu Dhabi-based trio Ramin Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh and Hesam Rahmanian, alongside Nike Davies-Okundaye, and Issam Kourbaj, have been invited to showcase their commissioned works at Al Ain City, opening to the public from 19th November 2025 and remaining in …
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GULF TIME Forsan Central Mall is pleased to announce the launch of Forsan Wonderland, a family-focused activation taking place from November 7 to December 7, 2025. The event marks the debut of Faris, Forsan Central Mall’s first official character, designed to engage children and bring fresh energy to the upcoming season. One of the most joyful parts of Forsan Wonderland …
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GULF TIME Joseph Ciolli, CEO of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, reflects on the brand’s journey from beneath the Brooklyn Bridge to the heart of Dubai. With decades of craftsmanship, a passion for authentic flavors, and a people-first philosophy, Ciolli shares how Grimaldi’s is expanding globally while preserving the soul of its original coal-fired pizza. Joseph Ciolli, CEO of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, talks about …
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it supported the establishment and expansion of 582 digital startups during the first nine months of 2025, reflecting the impact of the chamber’s efforts to position Dubai as a leading global hub for digital business and entrepreneurship. …
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s economy continued to maintain its strong upward momentum in the first half of 2025, surpassing projections and consolidating its position as a one of the world’s most vibrant and competitive urban economies. The emirate’s GDP grew 4.4 percent to reach AED241 billion in the first half of the year. In the second quarter alone, Dubai’s GDP …
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DUBAI / WAM The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s first and largest event dedicated to the content creation industry, has announced that The Sustainable City in Dubai, the first fully integrated, sustainable community in the Middle East offering a healthy, low-carbon lifestyle powered by clean energy generated from solar panels, and one of the flagship projects of SEE Holding, …
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