RAS AL KHAIMAH/GULF TIME SKH Family Office, registered with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of The Cove Rotana Resort in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah from Orascom Development Holding, following the fulfilment of all contractual, financial, and regulatory requirements. The transaction was executed through Cove Holding Limited, a subsidiary of …

NIO’s 1,000,000th vehicle rolled off the production line at NIO Factory Two in Hefei, Anhui Province, marking another significant milestone for the company. Since its founding in late 2014, NIO has built a comprehensive system capability spanning vehicle research and development, design, manufacturing, sales, and user services. From the rollout of the first NIO Founders’ Edition ES8 in 2018 to …

ABU DHABI/WAM The 18th World Future Energy Summit opens tomorrow at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, marking the largest and most ambitious chapter yet in one of the world’s most influential clean energy and sustainability gatherings. Taking place as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and hosted by Masdar, the Summit convenes global leaders at a pivotal moment for energy …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE-France High-Level Business Council convened its fourth plenary meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies. Held on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the meeting brought together …

KUWAIT/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has attended a reception hosted by Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Kuwait, for the marriage of his son Sheikh Abdullah Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah to …

DUBAI / WAM Abdulhakim Elwaer, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), said that the organisation views the UAE as a strategic international partner in supporting food security at both the regional and global levels. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Elwaer said that the UAE’s …

AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has visited Al Sarooj Park to review its facilities following a comprehensive redevelopment and rehabilitation programme implemented by Al Ain City Municipality, as part of initiatives to enhance community facilities and infrastructure that contribute to improving quality of life. During the visit, HH …

  DUBAI/GULF TIME Tetr College, a first-of-its-kind global B-school has been awarded the Gold Award in “Innovation in Business Education” at the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025.  The global recognition places Tetr among a highly select group of institutions worldwide that are redefining business education through innovation, real-world learning, and globally immersive academic models. The award is presented by Quacquarelli …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Speedex Tools, one of the UAE’s long-standing names in industrial tools and hardware solutions, has marked a significant milestone with the grand relaunch of its newly refurbished and expanded flagship store in Deira Souq, the very location where the brand began its journey 35 years ago. The relaunch celebrates three and a half decades of legacy, trust, and …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has directed the preparation of the Saqr Humanitarian Ship, loaded with humanitarian and relief aid designated for the people of the Gaza Strip. The initiative is being closely followed up by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board …