DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (13) of 2025, regarding the formation of the Data and Statistics Committee in the Emirate of Dubai. As per the Resolution, the Committee will be chaired by the Director General of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 4.40%. This decision was taken following the US Federal Reserve’s announcement on Wednesday to keep the Interest Rate on Reserve Balances (IORB) unchanged. The CBUAE has also decided to maintain the interest rate applicable to borrowing ...

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has affirmed that Zayed Humanitarian Day is a national occasion to honour the values of giving, goodwill, and human solidarity instilled in the people of the UAE by the late Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME A new era of sportswear is arriving in the UAE, as Me & My Activewear launches its premium, sustainably crafted collection, designed for women and girls who demand more from their workout attire. Combining cutting-edge performance with the highest environmental integrity, the brand introduces a line of active wear that’s not only stylish but also championing ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Imagine a place where the science of longevity meets the art of living well—a sanctuary where personalised health journeys unfold in a serene, luxurious setting, and every treatment is tailored to the individual. This vision is now a reality. Avida Longevity, Dubai’s first-of-its-kind longevity center, opened its doors this March, redefining how we approach aging and wellness. At ...

ABU DHABI / WAM G42 and NVIDIA have unveiled a pioneering hybrid weather forecasting system, marking a significant advancement in their AI-powered climate technology collaboration. This development builds on the initial partnership between the two companies, which led to the establishment of the Earth-2 Climate Tech Lab in Abu Dhabi. The custom generative model provides faster, more efficient, and cost-effective ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has intensified its awareness efforts to raise awareness of the need for natural persons who are subject to corporate tax to submit their corporate tax registration applications, before the end of March 2025, to avoid violating tax legislation and incurring administrative penalties. As part of its efforts, the FTA launched a ...

WASHINGTON / WAM His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, met on Wednesday with President Donald Trump of the United States of America during a dinner banquet held in his honour at the White House, in the presence of senior US officials. At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) and Sakina, subsidiaries of PureHealth, have partnered to establish a state-of-the-art memory clinic, advancing dementia and cognitive disorder care in the UAE. As part of PureHealth’s network, this collaboration combines Sakina’s expertise in mental health with SSMC’s leadership in complex medical care, establishing a comprehensive framework for early diagnosis, specialised care, ...

AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, affirmed that Zayed Humanitarian Day stands as a beacon of generosity, compassion, and humanitarian support for people across the world. In a statement marking the occasion, Sheikh Hazza highlighted that this national event embodies the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan ...