DUBAI / GULF TIME As Ramadan approaches, SelfDrive Mobility, a leading mobility tech company and market pioneer in car rental and subscription services across the Middle East, anticipates a 30-35% surge in app-based bookings, driven by shifting mobility patterns, flexible work schedules, and an increase in social and family gatherings. The holy month brings a unique set of transportation needs, …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will commence a state visit to the Italian Republic on Monday, 24th February. During the visit, His Highness will hold talks with His Excellency President Sergio Mattarella and Her Excellency Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, focusing on bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fields of economy, investment, renewable energy, …

GAZA / WAM Five convoys carrying diverse humanitarian aid from the UAE crossed into Gaza this week through the Rafah border crossing as part of the country’s efforts to support the Palestinian people during the ongoing crisis under “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”. The convoys included 73 trucks carrying over 1184.9 tonnes of aid, including food, shelter tents, and other essential …