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ABU DHABI /WAM The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, to establish an advanced industrial ecosystem anchored by AI-powered Industry 4.0 and sustainable manufacturing practices. The agreement reflects the emirate’s commitment to cultivating a productive and globally competitive industrial base aligned with its economic vision. Announced ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Tawazun Council and Thales have signed a cooperation agreement to locally produce advanced Ground Master series air surveillance radars. This agreement supports the UAE’s vision to boost local manufacturing and develop national defence capabilities. The signing took place on the second day of the “Make it in the Emirates 2025,” with Matar Ali Al Romaithi, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, today conveyed the condolences of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, on the passing of the mother of H.H. Sayyida Ahad bint Abdullah ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Jakov Milatović of Montenegro 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, Vice ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Borouge, a leading petrochemicals company, that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefins solutions, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Mubadala Bio, a life sciences company dedicated to pursuing better health outcomes for the UAE and beyond. The partnership will explore the supply of polyolefin materials to enable local manufacturing of medical products, reinforcing local manufacturing capabilities while ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended a wedding reception hosted by Rashed Abdullah Al Ketbi, Abdullah Muhair Al Ketbi, and Rashed Mohammed Al Ketbi for the marriage of their sons. Attending the reception at Marina ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain departed the UAE on Wednesday following a private visit. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was present at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi to bid farewell to His Majesty. Also present at the departure were His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) reinforced its position as a key player in the UAE’s industrial transformation during its participation in Make it in the Emirates 2025. Group CEO Ramy Jallad participated in a high-level panel discussion on “Synergies in the UAE’s Industrial Landscape,” where he emphasised the growing interconnectivity between industrial zones across ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Ajmal Perfumes, A brand long synonymous with the mastery of perfumery, announces the launch of Aurum Elixir, a unisex amber gourmand fragrance that reimagines opulence for the modern world. The latest in the iconic Aurum family, Elixir embodies Ajmal’s evolving perfume philosophy – bridging instinctive sensuality with bold sophistication. Inspired by golden nectar, Aurum Elixir is ...

GULF TIME MAGRABi Retail Group, the Middle East’s leading eyewear retailer, announces the proposed acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Kefan Optics Company KSCC, one of the largest eyewear retailers in Kuwait. Following the acquisition, the MAGRABi customer-centric ethos will be seamlessly integrated into the existing Kefan stores, whilst maintaining the Kefan brand, bringing a premium MAGRABi ...