ABU DHABI / WAM Following consultations and approval of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, announced today changes to the UAE government. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said, “Following consultations with my brother, His Highness the President, and with his ...

GULF TIME This summer, Piece of You is turning up the sparkle with a collection that’s as joyful and expressive as the season itself. Dainty butterflies, sculptural hoops, and delicate leaf charms come together in a playful edit designed for those who let their mood guide their style. At the heart of it all is Amreen Iqbal, Founder of Piece ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME  SmartCrowd — the Middle East’s first regulated real estate crowdfunding platform — has officially launched Flip, opening doors for everyday investors to participate in high-end property flips through fractional ownership. Much more than just another real estate investment product, Flip is proven, powerful, and now accessible. With four successful Flip projects already completed and sold, SmartCrowd ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME The China Pavilion at Expo Dubai hosted the China-Arab Media Salon, coinciding with the official inauguration of the Middle East Communication Center of Hainan Media Group, which has chosen Dubai as its regional hub. The event aimed to highlight the role of media in deepening the strategic partnership between China and Arab countries—particularly the UAE, which ...

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 the graduation ceremony of the inaugural cohort of Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy held at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, celebrating 194 graduates. His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it has jumped 25 places to be ranked 177th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, firmly securing a spot among the world’s top 200 universities. For eight consecutive years, Khalifa University has remained the top institution in the UAE, reinforcing its status as a national leader ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, today announced the commercial availability of Thuraya Mobile Broadband Hotspot (Thuraya MBH). This lightweight, secure, and affordable broadband terminal is designed to extend critical communications to users on the move in remote environments. As demand for seamless, reliable connectivity accelerates, areas across land and sea remain outside the coverage of ...

MEXICO CITY / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday met with Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, in Mexico City, marking the start of his working visit to the country. During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and the Mexican Foreign Secretary reviewed the distinguished ...

DUBAI / WAM The Digital Wellbeing Council, chaired by HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, has announced the launch of a new feature by Meta to protect teenagers from inappropriate or unwanted content—the first of its kind in the region. The initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to building a ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) hosted its first City Briefing of 2025, a key bi-annual stakeholder engagement platform that further reinforces Dubai’s collaborative approach to tourism growth. Held at the Coca-Cola Arena, the briefing brought together more than 1,300 industry leaders and professionals from across the hospitality, aviation, retail and F&B sectors, along with ...