DUBAI/WAM Dubai Municipality has announced the outcomes of the first 100 days of the Urban Think Tank and Design Lab, marking its transformation into an active co-design platform that translates future visions and strategic priorities into practical urban and experimental projects. The announcement was made during a dedicated event organised by the municipality that was attended by senior government officials, …

SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has received the prestigious “Client Excellence Award” from Deutsche Bank in recognition of its outstanding performance in straight-through processing (STP) of payment transactions. The bank achieved an impressive 99% success rate in euro transfers and 98% in US dollar transfers for 2024, reflecting a high level of accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in processing corporate and …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the UAE and the …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced its Winter Camps, taking place this December across its cultural and heritage sites. A month of creative learning awaits children aged 4 to 14, with a programme offering cultural and artistic activities that nurture creativity in line with the Authority’s vision of inspiring young minds. Al Shindagha …

DUBAI / WAM Under the directives and patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, and under the supervision of the Supreme Committee to Oversee the Development of Hatta, Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, announced the launch of …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! Mark your advent calendars on 01 December, as Winter Wonderland in Ski Dubai officially opens to the public and advance tickets in Snow Abu Dhabi go live on the same day. Across both cities, Winter Wonderland is the only place where guests can experience the magic …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME After the great success of MOTN in Al Ain and Al Dhafra, everyone’s favourite family festival is coming to the Abu Dhabi Corniche for 26 days of excitement, from 10 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. MOTN Abu Dhabi invites families to experience a universe of thrilling rides, live music, interactive adventures, international food, shopping, meet-and-greets, …

AL DHAFRA / WAM The Falcon Racing competition will kick off today, as part of the Liwa International Festival 2026, with the participation of elite falconers and heritage enthusiasts, in an event that blends authenticity with advanced organisation and modern electronic timing systems. Falcon Racing is considered one of the festival’s most prominent events, carrying strong cultural significance that reflects …

Binghatti is proud to announce a landmark achievement in the region’s luxury real estate sector with the sale of the most expensive penthouse in Dubai and the Middle East, valued at AED 550 million, at the iconic Bugatti Residences by Binghatti. The historic transaction was concluded by Binghatti’s Chief Sales Officer Abdullah Binghatti, setting a new world record for Dubai’s …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Bulgarian Business Council. The new council aims to strengthen economic cooperation, promote partnerships between the business communities in Dubai and Bulgaria, and expand investment collaboration across diverse sectors. The council’s first meeting was held …