ABU DHABI/ WAM EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the signing of a major AED9 billion (US$2.45 billion) defence contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the supply of FALAJ3 62-metre missile boats. This contract marks the largest naval shipbuilding export in the region and ranks among the highest-value naval export deals ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, at Qasr Al Bahr. During the meeting, Their Highnesses exchanged greetings with guests at the majlis and engaged in friendly conversation. They also discussed several topics related to national ...

KUWAIT CITY/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, received today at Bayan Palace, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, who is on an official visit to Kuwait. During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed conveyed the greetings ...

SOCOTRA ISLAND/ WAM As part of the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Works has launched a humanitarian initiative to combat malnutrition among children and women in Socotra Island in Yemen. The initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to help nations around the world improve ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME Rixos Bab Al Bahr, the ultra-all-inclusive resort in Ras Al Khaimah, is hosting an exciting long weekend to celebrate Eid Al Adha. At Rixos Bab Al Bahr, guests not only enjoy free-flowing food and beverages but also interactive live performances, activities, and moments that will undoubtedly make the Eid weekend enjoyable. During their stay, ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi invites guests to embrace the spirit of togetherness this Eid Al-Adha with An Eid to Remember, a thoughtfully curated stay experience available from 6 to 9 June 2025. Set against the backdrop of Abu Dhabi’s majestic coastline and the Palace’s magnificent surroundings, An Eid to Remember package includes daily ...

SHARJAH / WAM As part of a significant expansion of its route network into Africa, Sharjah Airport has officially welcomed the first direct flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines on June 2, marking a new chapter in the airport’s growing global connectivity. This step reflects Sharjah’s rising status on the regional and international aviation map, as more global airlines choose the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight to Yerevan, Armenia, further expanding its growing network directly from the UAE’s capital. To mark this special occasion, a ceremony was held at Zayed International Airport prior to departure, attended by Karen Grigoryan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways is celebrating the launch of flights to two new destinations in Central Europe – Prague and Warsaw. On Monday 2nd June, the UAE’s national airline operated its inaugural flight to the enchanting Czech capital Prague, one of 16 new destinations the airline will add this year. On 3rd June, the airline touched down in ...

SHARJAH / WAM United Arab Bank PJSC (UAB), listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that it proposes to increase its issued share capital by an amount up to AED1,031,275,325 (one billion thirty-one million two hundred seventy-five thousand three hundred twenty-five dirhams) from AED2,062,550,649 (two billion sixty-two million five hundred fifty thousand six hundred forty-nine dirhams) up to ...