DUBAI / WAM Microsoft on Tuesday announced a strategic investment to enable local data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the UAE, exclusively for qualified UAE organisations. This milestone reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s AI vision while helping ensure local processing, security, and regulatory compliance. Microsoft will make this capability available in early 2026, hosted within Microsoft’s state-of-the-art ...

SHARM EL-SHEIKH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met with H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the sidelines of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the ...

SHARM EL-SHEIKH/WAM US President Donald Trump commended the UAE’s prominent role in supporting his peace plan to end the war in Gaza. President Trump declared “peace in the Middle East” as he began a speech to a gathering of world leaders in Egypt to inaugurate his plan to end the war in Gaza. “This is the day that people across ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME London Gate, UAE’s premium real estate developer, and Swiss luxury watchmaker Franck Muller have reached major construction progress across their branded residences portfolio, marking another chapter of success in their expanding strategic partnership. Their debut project, Aeternitas, which sold out within three months, is now making impressive headway, having reached the 75th floor. The substructure for the world’s ...

DUBAI / WAM GITEX Global 2025, the world’s largest technology and artificial intelligence (AI) exhibition, began on Monday at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring more than 6,800 exhibitors in an exceptional edition that aligns with the global shift towards comprehensive artificial intelligence integration, computing convergence and digital governance. This year’s edition features the most extensive artificial intelligence programme in ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has launched a range of Domestic Worker Services on the Work Bundle platform, in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security; Emirates Health Services; Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority; and Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. The launch aligns with the UAE’s Zero ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, held a phone call to discuss bilateral cooperation and mutually beneficial opportunities to strengthen ties, particularly in economic and development-focused sectors. The two leaders also discussed regional and international issues of shared concern, including developments ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday opened the 45th edition of GITEX Global, the world’s largest technology and artificial intelligence showcase. Being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event runs until 17th October. Accompanying HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid during his visit were ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/GULF TIME Some things never go out of style, like starting the weekend at DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island’s Islander’s Brunch. Now returning for its tenth year, guests can expect its biggest, boldest, and most memorable season yet with upgraded culinary experiences, live island rhythms, pool and beach access, and an energy that never slows ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Organising Committee of AIM Congress, the world’s leading investment platform, announces the launch of AIM China Chapter 2025, the first international edition of AIM Congress outside the UAE. Taking place from 7th to 8th November 2025 at the National Exhibition & Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai, it will be held alongside the China International Import Expo (CIIE) ...