DUBAI / GULF TIME OGold, the UAE’s premier Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed Super App, has announced a significant advancement in asset security with the rollout of individual account-level insurance for its entire customer base, in collaboration with Dubai National Insurance (DNI). This upgrade transforms traditional company-level protection into a personalized, underwritten guarantee for every user at no additional cost. While …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre has launched 11 comprehensive guidelines for hazardous materials handling, in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council. This qualitative step reflects the Centre’s commitment to strengthening the safety ecosystem, protecting the environment, unifying regulatory standards, and improving compliance efficiency in Abu Dhabi emirate, in line with global standards …

RIYADH / GULF TIME Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, organiser of Beautyworld Riyadh, the Kingdom’s leading and most influential beauty event, has announced the postponement of the upcoming edition. Originally scheduled to take place from 18-20 May 2026, the event will now focus on its return to the Kingdom in 2027. Following recent developments in the region and an ongoing assessment of their implications, the event’s …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed regional developments during phone calls with a number of foreign ministers from fraternal and friendly countries, following the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks that targeted the UAE and several brotherly and friendly nations. The phone calls were conducted with …

WORLD CAPITALS / WAM Gold prices held steady on Thursday as market players remained cautious about ‌the direction of US-Iran ceasefire talks, with a key US inflation report due later in the day also in focus for interest rate clues. Spot gold was little changed at $4,713.79 per ounce, as of 0311 ​GMT. US gold futures for June delivery fell …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced the establishment of a Currency Swap Agreement between the UAE Dirham (AED) and the Bahraini Dinar (BHD) during a virtual signing ceremony. The agreement has a nominal value of AED 20 billion (BHD 2 billion), with a tenor of five years. …

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch a seasonal service to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 26 June 2026, strengthening trade and cargo links across the South Asia corridor, while responding to strong and sustained demand for travel and logistics between the UAE and Bangladesh. The four-times weekly service to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) will strengthen …

NEW YORK/WAM The United Arab Emirates has expressed its deep disappointment at the UN Security Council’s failure to take decisive action to address the global repercussions caused by Iran’s illegal closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and failure to adopt a resolution put forward by Bahrain on behalf of the UAE, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the …

GULF TIME An analysis by Bayut, of search activity between 1st and 31st March 2026, compared to January 2026, shows that engagement with property sales listings remained active during the period. While absolute search volumes saw some moderation, the overall demand mix remained largely stable, with the same core communities continuing to attract the highest levels of interest. This pattern …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced ‘The City of Knowledge,’ a theatrical production that uses storytelling and performance to explore how knowledge helps young people adapt to change and build resilience, positioning education as central to personal development. It reflects the Authority’s commitment to creating spaces where children can develop their cultural and …