Wednesday , 11 February 2026

Classic Layout

CBUAE unveils region’s first biometric payment solution

ABU DHABI/WAM In alignment with the UAE Digital Economy Strategy and the Central Bank of the UAE’s (CBUAE) commitment to advancing a secure, inclusive, and innovation-driven national payments ecosystem, the CBUAE, through its Sandbox Programme and Innovation Hub at the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), in collaboration with Network International, a leading fintech across the Middle East and Africa, has …

Read More »

ADNOC, TAQA announce 27-year utilities agreement with TA’ZIZ

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) today signed a 27-year Utilities Purchase Agreement to supply critical utilities to the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. The duration of the agreement includes the offtake of the utilities and construction of the plant. Under the agreement, ADNOC and TAQA will jointly develop the …

Read More »

UAE President receives Kuwaiti Defence Minister on working visit for ‘UAE-Kuwait: Brothers Forever’ week

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Minister of Defence of the State of Kuwait, who is in the UAE on a working visit during which he will take part in the ‘UAE-Kuwait: Brothers Forever’ week. The initiative begins today and will run for …

Read More »

Kaya Clinic Launches Kaya Body Reset Programme at New Wellness & Longevity Clinic in Mirdif

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Kaya Clinic, a leading name in medical aesthetics and wellness, has launched the Kaya Body Reset Programme at its all-new Kaya Wellness & Longevity Clinic in Mirdif, introducing a comprehensive, doctor-designed approach to healthy weight loss and total body transformation. Created to address stubborn fat, metabolic challenges, and lifestyle-related weight gain, the programme goes beyond traditional dieting …

Read More »

Neatsmith Opens Its First International Showroom in Dubai

DUBAI / GULF TIME Luxury British wardrobe specialist Neatsmith proudly announces the opening of its first international showroom in Dubai, UAE, marking a major milestone in the brand’s global expansion. Renowned across the UK for its handmade, fully bespoke fitted furniture, Neatsmith is celebrated for its uncompromising craftsmanship, timeless design, and white-glove service from concept through to installation. The new …

Read More »

QASR AL SARAB DESERT RESORT by Anantara unveils its winter experiences

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME As winter settles over the Empty Quarter, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara invites travellers to experience the Liwa Desert at its most captivating. With cooler temperatures, clear skies and golden dunes stretching as far as the eye can see, the winter months are the ideal time to explore the resort’s signature desert adventures, …

Read More »

Tunisian food exports to UAE reach AED140mn

DUBAI / WAM Youssef Bioudh, Head of the Tunisian Export Promotion Office in Dubai, said that the value of Tunisian food exports to the UAE amounts to around AED140 million annually, reflecting the strength of trade relations between the two countries. Speaking to Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of Tunisia’s participation in Gulfood Dubai, Bioudh explained that total …

Read More »

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Kuwaiti Prime Minister, discusses bilateral relations

KUWAIT / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met on Wednesday with HH Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, as part of a working visit by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to the Kuwaiti capital. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the deep-rooted …

Read More »

Dubai Municipality announces 3rd edition of Hatta Farming Festival

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Municipality has announced the return of the Hatta Farming Festival in its third edition, reinforcing its role as one of the emirate’s leading community and agri-tourism events. The festival is part of the “Dubai Farms” programme launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of …

Read More »

FAB posts AED21.11b profit in 2025

ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) reported a record Group net profit of AED21.11 billion in 2025, marking a 24 percent increase compared to the previous year, while profit before tax rose by 27 percent year-on-year (YoY) to AED25.20 billion. Operating income grew by 16 percent YoY to AED36.68 billion, supported by sustained business momentum and higher …

Read More »