ABU DHABI / WAM Alpha Dhabi Holding has announced a group net profit of AED11.1 billion for the nine-month period ending 30th September 2024. Operating net profit of AED7.5 billion represents an 83% increase from the same period last year and highlights the pace of activities which Alpha Dhabi has embarked upon across key business areas. Strong set of financial ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China on the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UAE and China. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate, and INDU Kishore Logistics, broke ground on a new facility that will be built at Dubai South’s Logistics District. This development marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion plan, supporting its ambition to evolve into a multi-industry logistics leader. The groundbreaking ceremony ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates announced the successful entry of twelve trucks carrying aid to the brotherly Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, via Erez Crossing (northern Gaza) and Karam Abu Salem crossing (southern Gaza), in cooperation with the American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera). The new shipment – one of the first to enter the Gaza Strip ...

ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME On 1st, 2nd, and 3rd November 2024, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Daily races featuring 17 delightful contestants aged 6 to 16 months A Heartwarming family event filled with precious memories Mushrif Mall’s “Run Baby Run” is back for Season 2 this November! Get ready to witness tiny athletes in action! The selected 17 participants will ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME While its vibrant 10th-anniversary celebrations are in full swing, The Coffee Club has announced the opening of a new outlet in Dubai at the Oasis Mall, adding another exciting chapter to its legacy of crafting memorable dining experiences in the UAE. Strategically located just off Sheikh Zayed Road near the Al Meydan exit, this new outlet ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Situated in Mamsha Al Saadiyat with breath-taking beach views and a mix of restaurant dining along with alfresco seating, Ting Irie Abu Dhabi offers island vibes, Caribbean beats! Ting Irie Abu Dhabi — the beachside offshoot of the Dubai-based Jamaican restaurant and lounge — has everything infused with Caribbean flavours, from ambience to food.  It ...

DUBAI/ WAM Dr Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), affirmed that the UAE economic growth is projected to lead Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in 2025, primarily driven by the non-oil sector. In statements to Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of a conference organised by the Dubai ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines are set to work towards a collaboration for the benefit of their customers after signing a memorandum of understanding for a potential agreement. The MoU reflects a dedication to exploring an enhanced working relationship, where the airlines plan to implement a broad collaboration including a codeshare, reciprocal loyalty programmes, cargo transport, maintenance, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has recently appointed the United Arab Emirates as a member to the Eighth Term of its Commission on the Safety Standards (CSS). Sara Al Saadi, Director of Nuclear Safety Department at the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the UAE’s nuclear regulator, will represent the country in the committee. Comprising ...