ABU DHABI / GULF TIME ADCOOP, the grocery retail arm of MAIR Group PJSC, announced the opening of a new store at Makani Shakhbout Community Center (“Makani Shakhbout”) in Abu Dhabi. The official opening ceremony will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 27 August 2026. The opening will expand ADCOOP’s retail network to 101 stores and bring its retail …

RIO DE JANEIRO / WAM The Zayed Charity Run successfully concluded its second edition in Rio de Janeiro yesterday, bringing together more than 2000 runners from Rio de Janeiro, alongside 50 runners from the UAE at Flamengo Beach in a vibrant celebration of sport, community and humanitarian giving. Professional athletes, amateur runners, families and participants from diverse backgrounds took part …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has approved a proposal to raise AED1.75 billion through a rights issue, subject to obtaining the necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals, including approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. Building on ADIB’s strong growth momentum, the proposed rights issue supports the next phase of growth …