ANKARA / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived at the Presidential Palace in Ankara as part of his state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. His motorcade was received by Turkish President His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. An official reception was held for His Highness upon his arrival. He was escorted by a procession …

DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Finance has launched the federal general budget cycle for the 2027–2029 period, marking a new step in the continuous development of the government’s financial system. The move aims to enhance fiscal sustainability and aligns with the wise leadership’s vision for a more flexible and innovative future. This new cycle reflects the evolution of the general budget …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Tiger Properties has announced the complete sell-out of Phase One of Auresta Tower, its premium residential skyscraper rising 255 meters across 63 floors in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). The sell-out was achieved within just a few weeks of the launch, reflecting strong investor and end-user demand for high-quality residences. Phase Two sales will …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Suwayda Governorate in southern Syria, emphasising the importance of de-escalation, the protection of civilians, and support for efforts aimed at restoring security and stability in the region. Furthermore, the UAE strongly condemned the dangerous escalation in southern Syria and firmly denounced the Israeli airstrikes in the …

DUBAI / WAM dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), introducing next-generation technology in ramp operations. dnata now operates six electric tractors – the EZTow model developed by TractEasy – at DWC. Traditionally, baggage is transported between the terminal and aircraft by human …

DUBAI / WAM Ducab Group has been awarded a contract to electrify one of Hong Kong’s largest and most advanced hospital projects to date: the Acute Hospital in Kai Tak Development Area. This came as part of the group’s participation in Build4Asia 2025, a leading event for innovative technologies in the security, building, and electrical engineering sectors, held in Hong …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) on Tuesday announced that its CEO, Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, has been elected as the Chair of the Africa and Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC). AMERC is one of the four key regional committees under the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). This recognition is a testament to the UAE’s …

GULF TIME President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan shared a post on X, writing, On World Youth Skills Day, we renew our commitment to equipping the UAE’s young people with the skills that will define the future. In an age of AI and digital transformation, we remain focused on empowering our youth to lead, create, and contribute …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE ranks first globally in health outreach programmes, community participation in health policy, and wellbeing promotion, according to the newly launched Health Inclusivity Index, developed by Haleon in partnership with Economist Impact. The findings were unveiled at a high-level panel discussion in Abu Dhabi hosted by Haleon, the UAE-UK Business Council, and Economist Impact under the theme …

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greek regional carrier SKY express, opening access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional Eastern Mediterranean cities for customers travelling via Athens. The partnership, effective 14th July 2025, builds on the strong performance of the existing interline cooperation between the two airlines and significantly expands Etihad’s reach across the …