DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, issued Executive Council Resolution No (11) of 2025, regulating the operations of free zone establishments in Dubai. Provisions of this resolution apply to establishments seeking to operate ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME SelfDrive Mobility, a leading mobility tech company and market pioneer in car rental and subscription services across the Middle East, anticipates a significant surge in demand as GCC nationals and Western expats make up a major share of inbound travelers to the UAE. With projections indicating that over 75% of visitors will be from the GCC and more ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has launched the fourth edition of the ‘Future Opportunities: The Global 50’ report, igniting global dialogues to harness promising opportunities and global trends in service of humanity’s future. The launch of this annual fourth edition brings the total number of future opportunities identified since the report’s inception to 200, capable of generating over ...

DUBAI /WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has completed 40 percent of the nol system upgrade, transitioning from the existing card-based ticketing system to the more advanced account-based ticketing (ABT) technology. The project is set for completion by the end of Q3 2026. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, stated, ...

SHARJAH / WAM Under the patronage of Prof Hamid MK Al Naimiy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah (UOS), a collaborative research agreement has been formalised between the University of Sharjah and DAVAS Prime Middle East Manufacturing. The agreement aims to foster research collaboration focused on enhancing the efficacy of glauconite as a soil ameliorant in arid and torrid desert ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an has released its deployment report for 2024, transparently demonstrating the impact of diverse social projects supported by the authority to drive Abu Dhabi’s social development. Over the past year, the authority drove funding to key social partners who led the launch of 51 impactful projects across the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The National Media Office (NMO) has stressed the importance of UAE social media users upholding national values and principles of respect, tolerance, and coexistence. In an official statement, the office emphasised the necessity of adhering to ethical and legal standards for digital platform use, and the prohibition of content that abuses or disparages national symbols, public ...

ABU DHABI / WAM AIM Congress 2025 is set to welcome decision-makers, investors, and industry leaders from around the world from April 7-9 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The global investment platform will host forums and conferences that delve into pressing economic issues, explore investment opportunities, and encourage collaboration to promote sustainable growth. The diverse lineup of events ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE ADNEC Group has delivered the highest economic impact in its history, contributing AED8.5 billion to the UAE economy and surpassing the AED7.4 billion achieved in 2023. This milestone highlights the group’s growing role in driving economic growth and supporting the UAE’s strategic objective of building a diversified, knowledge-based economy. Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME In a significant move towards sustainability, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi has officially launched its in-house water bottling plant, which has been approved by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA). Opened in January 2025, the new bottling room is set to eliminate 1,097,328 single-use plastic bottles per year from the hotel’s operations. The ...