DUBAI/WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, announced the impact of its ‘Xport Xponential’ programme, which has helped raise AED 174 million in funding to support the growth of SMEs, during the closing ceremony of the programme. The working capital was raised with the support of four of ECI’s banking partners: First Abu Dhabi Bank, Commercial ...

THE HAGUE / WAM Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Tuesday with US President Donald Trump at the NATO Summit in The Hague, where they discussed regional and global issues as well as bilateral ties. President Erdogan welcomed an Israel-Iran ceasefire “achieved through US President Trump’s efforts” and called for lasting peace, an end to the Gaza crisis and dialogue ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Burtville Developments has officially launched a live streaming service for its under-construction residential projects located in Yas Bay and Masdar City, available at live.burtville.com. This strategic move is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to transparency and trust in the UAE real estate market, offering investors and buyers a more informed and reliable home-buying experience. ...

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has offered condolences on the passing of Mohammed Ibrahim Obaidullah, at Majlis Obaidullah in Dubai. Sheikh Khaled extended his deepest sympathies to the family for their loss, wishing them courage and solace, and recalled the ...

SHARJAH / WAM An array of advances and innovations in AI were showcased by tech experts and inhouse companies at an event organised by the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) at a Business Breakfast event hosted under the slogan “Born in Sharjah, Built for the World”. Techies and experts from companies like Al Hathboor Bikal, Nvidia, HP ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is exploring the adoption of quantum technologies across three core domains: quantum communication, quantum computing, and quantum cybersecurity. The initiative targets key sectors such as transportation, mobility systems, and smart infrastructure. It aims to enhance the performance of intelligent systems, accelerate the transition to smart mobility, and reinforce digital security, while ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) said on Tuesday that this month’s pension payments will be disbursed on Wednesday, with funds to be deposited directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts. The total value of June’s pension payments amounts to AED834,511,656.49, compared to AED782,578,834.21 in June 2024, marking an increase of AED51,932,822. The number of beneficiaries ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, the latest developments in the Middle East and their repercussions on regional peace and security. Sheikh Abdullah and Bayramov stressed that advancing diplomacy and dialogue is ...

ABU DHABI/WAM EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and CS Group – part of Sopra Steria, the European tech leader – specialising in the design, development, and implementation of tactical communication solutions and information systems, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on an advanced tactical communications project. Signed at the International Paris ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways and Air Europa have celebrated a historic milestone as Air Europa operates its inaugural wet-lease flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid, marking the Spanish carrier’s first-ever aircraft operation from the Middle East. The landmark Boeing 787-9 service represents a significant evolution of the partnership between the two airlines, building on their expanded codeshare agreement and frequent ...