DUBAI/GULF TIME Talal Group Launches Sustainable Initiative with Free Reusable Bags Across UAE OutletsDubai, July 11, 2025 – Talal Group, through its Talal Market chain, kicked off a significant sustainability initiative this morning across its UAE outlets. The event saw the distribution of free reusable bags to valid customers, highlighting the company’s commitment to a greener future.The launch, attended by ...

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group, a leading enabler of global trade, logistics, and industry, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Critical Minerals Forum (CMF) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening global critical minerals supply chains. This collaboration leverages AD Ports Group’s extensive network of operational ports, terminals, and shipping routes to support the ...

ROME/WAM The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its enduring commitment to Ukraine’s recovery and to strategic international cooperation at the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome. The UAE delegation was led by Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation. Co-hosted by the Governments of Italy and Ukraine, this year’s conference provided a vital platform to align ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the licence of Al Khazna Insurance Company P.S.C (Al Khazna), pursuant to the Article 33 of Federal Decree Law No.48 of 2023 regulating Insurance Activities (the Insurance Law). This is due to Al Khazna’s failure to meet the licencing requirements necessary to conduct insurance business during the period of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates hosted a meeting between Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to support efforts to build trust and promote stability in the South Caucasus region. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.\ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al ...

ABU DHABI /WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a written message from President Mahamat Idriss Déby of the Republic of Chad regarding bilateral relations and ways to strengthen joint cooperation. The message was received by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME Mantra Properties, the design-led Indian real estate developer, and Jacob & Co, the iconic luxury jewelry and watch brand, have officially signed an exclusive partnership to launch Jacob & Co Residences on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. Valued at AED 400 million, the development will merge Mantra’s signature design-led approach—shaped by years of ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully organised a workshop in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Trade to explore the role of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) signed by the UAE in driving the growth of the local services export sector. The session was ...

AJMAN / WAM Ajman University has secured a prestigious international grant from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) worth US$410,300, in the inaugural cycle of the ICANN Grant Program. This competitive international award, secured through the dedicated efforts of Prof. Rao Naveed Bin Rais from the College of Engineering and Information Technology, will support the development of ...