ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 2,937 inmates from correctional institutions in the UAE. His Highness has also pledged to cover the financial penalties incurred by the inmates as part of their sentences. Coinciding with the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, the directive reflects His Highness’ commitment to …

GULF TIME In these days, the United Arab Emirates is hosting the first Italian–Emirati cinema event, “La Dolce Via Festival,” conceived to empower the Emirati creatives and talents by providing training delivered by Italian excellence in the sector. The Embassy of Italy in the UAE and the Consulate General of Italy in Dubai are actively participating in the initiative, attended …

DUBAI/GULF TIME The Dubai real estate market has once again set a historic benchmark, recording total transaction value of AED 598.3 billion from 1 January 2025 until the end of last week. The figures, released by the Dubai Land Department, comprise 190,962 transactions, of which AED 343.02 billion were for completed properties and AED 255.28 billion for off-plan sales. These …