SHARJAH / WAM The fourth edition of the Mango Festival will kick off on Friday, at Expo Khorfakkan and will run until 29th June. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan and Khorfakkan City Municipality, the festival features extensive participation from local farmers, agricultural companies, and productive families from …

DUBAI / WAM A recent report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that the UAE’s travel and tourism sector delivered an exceptional performance in 2024. The sector contributed AED257.3 billion (US$70.1 billion) to the national GDP, accounting for 13% of the economy. This marks a 3.2% increase from 2023 and a remarkable 26% growth compared to 2019, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) increased its gold reserves by 19.3 percent during the first quarter of the year, adding AED4.444 billion to reach a total of AED27.425 billion at the end of March, up from AED22.981 billion at the end of 2024. According to the Central Bank’s statistical bulletin issued today, …