ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC announced on Thursday it has signed a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Osaka Gas, one of Japan’s largest utility companies, for the supply of up to 0.8 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from ADNOC’s lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project. The 15-year SPA converts a previous Heads of Agreement into a definitive agreement ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,295 inmates from correctional institutions in the UAE. His Highness has also pledged to settle any financial obligations incurred as part of the inmates’ sentences in a gesture marking the Holy Month of Ramadan. The initiative reflects the UAE President’s commitment to offering ...

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME ADCOOP has launched its Ramadan 2025 campaign, a comprehensive initiative designed to ease shopping and foster community spirit during the holy month. ADCOOP CEO Bertrand Loumaye emphasized ADCOOP’s commitment to serving its customers during Ramadan, a time of generosity and togetherness. The campaign features significant savings, including up to 60% off over 4,000 products, and lower prices ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Leading home décor and furniture brand, Homes r Us, has launched its much-anticipated Ramadan collection, bringing warmth, style, and functionality to homes in celebration of the Holy Month. Inspired by the true essence of the season, the ‘Ramadan Made at Home’ collection is designed to transform every corner of the home into a space for togetherness, reflection, and ...

GULF TIME Targeting the enterprise data protection market in the Middle East, Synology Inc unveiled its new ActiveProtect Appliance series, designed for fast deployment and efficient data protection. With World Backup Day approaching, Synology underscores the critical need for mid-sized to large enterprises to safeguard against data loss, breaches, and ransomware. As a global leader in private cloud, managing 520+ ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday conferred the Order of the Mother of the Nation on His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, in recognition of his role as a champion of social causes. The honour was awarded within the honorary category of the Sheikha ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has attended a ceremony for students graduating with distinction from Higher Colleges of Technology. Themed’ Empowering Minds… Making Future’, the 2024 cohort comprises 329 graduates who will meet marketplace demands set by Industry 4.0, AI adoption and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the fourth edition of Investopia (Investopia 2025) kicked off today in Abu Dhabi at St. Regis Saadiyat. The event, taking place on February 26–27, is being held under the theme ‘Harnessing MegaForces’ with the aim ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Wednesday with His Excellency Mokhtar Ould Diay, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. During the meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, the Mauritanian Prime Minister delivered to His Highness a written message from His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mubadala Investment Company, has chaired the company’s Board Meeting held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the board approved the company’s work plan and annual budget for 2025, ...