DUBAI / WAM Dubai has reinforced its status as a leading global maritime hub, earning the title of “the crown jewel of the Middle East’s maritime sector,” according to the 2025 International Shipping Centre Development Index report, issued by Xinhua News Agency in collaboration with the Baltic Exchange. The report ranks Dubai among the top five global shipping centres and …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Major Developments made headlines at the landmark RAK Central event by officially announcing global football legend Patrice Evra, former Manchester United champion and captain of the French national team, as Project Partner on Colibri Views, its upcoming flagship tower set to become one of the tallest developments within RAK Central. The announcement was made during the high-profile event …

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Wednesday launched the recited Holy Quran by reciter Raad Al Kurdi, in the narration of Hafs from Asim, at the premises of the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah. The Sharjah Ruler honoured reciter Raad Al Kurdi for completing the recited Quran, and …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Emirates Pride Perfumes has officially entered the Guinness World Records with the successful completion of The Largest Perfume Testing Event in the world, held at the iconic One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai. This landmark celebration brought together distinguished guests, the most renowned perfume evaluators, influencers, and media representatives on an unforgettable evening that embodied the UAE’s spirit of …

ABU DHBAI/GULF TIME Comera Pay, licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE and part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, announces that it has been granted Principal Membership by Visa, a world leader in digital payments. This achievement empowers Comera Pay to directly issue Visa Prepaid and Debit cards in the UAE, strengthening its role as a trusted fintech innovator and …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME In a significant event highlighting the deepening strategic partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates, the Honourable Minister of Education of India, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, visited the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi – Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD) campus on September 10, 2025. The visit showcased the remarkable progress achieved by the campus in its first …

KARABAKH/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on Tuesday witnessed the announcement of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the UAE and Azerbaijan. The agreement represents a significant milestone in bilateral relations, fostering broader cooperation across sectors in a way that advances both countries’ development …

SHUSHA / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday visited the historic city of Shusha in the Karabakh region, as part of his official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan. His Highness was accompanied by the President of Azerbaijan His Excellency Ilham Aliyev. An official welcome ceremony was held for His Highness in the …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has announced the issuance of 5,930 new economic licences to Emirati women entrepreneurs in a year, reaching 21,115 licences by end of June 2025, showcasing the effectiveness of initiatives to …

DUBAI/WAM 7X, the UAE’s leading trade, transport and logistics holding group and the official representative of the UAE in the Universal Postal Union (UPU), signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jordan Post to strengthen cooperation in postal services, bilateral agreements and digital transformation. The agreement was formalised after a high-level meeting between 7X’s delegation and the delegation of …