DUBAI / WAM Abdulhakim Elwaer, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), said that the organisation views the UAE as a strategic international partner in supporting food security at both the regional and global levels. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Elwaer said that the UAE’s …

AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has visited Al Sarooj Park to review its facilities following a comprehensive redevelopment and rehabilitation programme implemented by Al Ain City Municipality, as part of initiatives to enhance community facilities and infrastructure that contribute to improving quality of life. During the visit, HH …

  DUBAI/GULF TIME Tetr College, a first-of-its-kind global B-school has been awarded the Gold Award in “Innovation in Business Education” at the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025.  The global recognition places Tetr among a highly select group of institutions worldwide that are redefining business education through innovation, real-world learning, and globally immersive academic models. The award is presented by Quacquarelli …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Speedex Tools, one of the UAE’s long-standing names in industrial tools and hardware solutions, has marked a significant milestone with the grand relaunch of its newly refurbished and expanded flagship store in Deira Souq, the very location where the brand began its journey 35 years ago. The relaunch celebrates three and a half decades of legacy, trust, and …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has directed the preparation of the Saqr Humanitarian Ship, loaded with humanitarian and relief aid designated for the people of the Gaza Strip. The initiative is being closely followed up by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board …

ATARA Development has officially broken ground on The Residences at Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort, marking a major milestone for the GCC’s first Sheraton Residences. With enabling works underway and 5% of overall progress completed, the landmark beachfront project on Al Marjan Island is advancing steadily under the leadership of ATARA’s in-house construction arm, Rakhat Construction. Significant on-site progress has …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Barjeel Geojit’s entry into the Investment Management business marks a significant milestone in its growth journey, building on over 25 years of legacy in the UAE and aligning with the nation’s strategic vision to position itself as a global hub for fund management. Barjeel Geojit received mainland Investment Fund Management license from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). This approval …

Collective Artists Network, India’s leading new-age media powerhouse, today marks one year of operations in the UAE, underscoring a strong and successful first chapter in the Middle East. Over the past year, Collective has emerged as a key partner for brands, governments, and institutions seeking to tap into India’s cultural influence and the region’s growing appetite for Indian talent, creators, …

DUBAI/WAM The fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content creation economy, featured six roundtable discussions. Experts and specialists from leading technology companies, global social media platforms, and top global influencers and content creators explored developments taking place across multiple sectors of the new media content industry, the key challenges they faced, …

DUBAI/WAM Creators HQ, the first dedicated creators’ hub in the UAE and the Middle East, in collaboration with Amazon Ads, announced the Amazon Creators Foundry, an initiative designed to enable UAE-based content creators to launch and scale their own products on Amazon.ae. The new initiative was announced during the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest …