NAIROBI / WAM DP World has signed an agreement with Kenya’s Electronic Citizen Solutions (eCitizen) to roll out its advanced digital customs platform, CARGOES Customs, through the government’s flagship services portal. An long-term agreement was recently signed in Nairobi, offering importers, exporters and authorized customs agents one of the most advanced systems in the world for managing customs declarations. Mahmood …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has joined forces with NVIDIA, the world leader in accelerated computing and AI, to launch the Middle East’s first Joint Lab dedicated to both artificial intelligence and robotics. This landmark collaboration establishes a first-of-its-kind hub in the region for …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Development Council held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed proposed government policies and regulatory decisions across various segments of public service in the UAE. The meeting agenda …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Fitch Ratings has upgraded Union Insurance Company (P.J.S.C.)’s Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’ with stable outlook. The upgrade reflects Union’s improved financial performance following the Board and Management actions to improve profitability of the underwriting book. The rating also reflects the insurer’s strong capitalisation, good company profile and strong reinsurance protection. In H1 2025, …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Dave’s Hot Chicken, the cult-favorite LA-born brand known for its Nashville-style hot chicken, has officially landed in Abu Dhabi with the grand opening of its newest branch at Marina Mall. This highly anticipated launch marks the brand’s debut in the capital, bringing its bold flavors and signature heat to one of the UAE’s most vibrant culinary hubs. …

UAE/GULF TIME Splash Fashions announces an exclusive partnership with iconic Maya Diab, the celebrated Lebanese artist and regional style icon, who joins the brand as its fashion ambassador and the new face of Splash. This collaboration brings together Maya Diab’s creative energy and fearless approach to style with Splash’s signature vision of contemporary fashion, marking the start of an exciting …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today, first with the Office of the Auditor General of the Republic of Seychelles, and the second with the Office of the Auditor General of the Republic of Uganda. According to a press release issued today, the two MoUs aim to strengthen the exchange of institutional expertise …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed that startups and entrepreneurs constitute a fundamental pillar in the UAE’s economic growth journey, noting that the country aims to increase the number of companies to more than two million by 2031. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the press conference …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Vahagn Khachaturyan of the Republic of Armenia on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has launched “The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World” campaign, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the UAE’s position as a leading global hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. The campaign seeks to provide comprehensive support to Emirati youth, enabling them …