SHARJAH / GULF TIME Panos Melekkis, a name synonymous with bespoke luxury and timeless artistry, is set to illuminate the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show at the Sharjah Expo Centre from May 28 to June 1, unveiling two captivating new collections – The Geo Collection and The Candy Collection. Known for his masterful approach to jewellery design and a …

OSAKA / WAM The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition has announced that the number of visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan reached five million on Monday. During a ceremony to mark the achievement Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary-General of the Association, stated that the number of visitors to the Expo had increased from four million to five million in …

GULF TIME Burtville Developments, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, has reported significant progress on six residential projects in Abu Dhabi, with construction moving ahead of schedule. Verified data from the government-backed DARI platform shows that all six developments are on track for early or on-time completion. The projects are strategically located in Yas Bay on Yas Island …

DUBAI / GULF TIME BHM Capital extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Board of Directors and Executive Management of Lulu Retail Holding on the occasion of its inclusion in the FTSE Emerging Markets Index—a new milestone that reflects the company’s leading position in the retail sector and affirms global market confidence in its performance. This achievement comes as part of …

SHARJAH / WAM Under the directives of HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), the Foundation has announced the implementation of three critical humanitarian and developmental projects in Zanzibar with a total funding of AED 7 million. These projects reflect TBHF’s strategic expansion across the African …

ABU DHABI / WAM Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, officially inaugurated Mediclinic Hospitals Cancer Centres Annual Congress in Abu Dhabi. Organised with the support of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the event welcomed a broad participation of healthcare professionals, alongside ambassadors and diplomatic figures from around the world. In his opening address, …

DUBAI / WAM flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced today the start of direct flights to Damascus from 1st June 2025. Flights to Damascus International Airport (DAM) will operate daily from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB). Commenting on the resumption of operations to Syria, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said, “We are very pleased to be the …

DUBAI / WAM flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, announced the launch of its Ab Initio Pilot Training programme, in partnership with international overseas flight training partners. This initiative comes as part of the airline’s workforce strategy to meet the growing demands of its expanding fleet and network over the next decade. flydubai operates a young and efficient fleet of Boeing 737 …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Etihad Airways has delivered record-breaking financial performance and highest-ever customer satisfaction performance in the first quarter of 2025, building on last year’s momentum with further notable improvements across revenue, operational efficiency, and fleet expansion. Profit after tax reached AED685 million (US$187 million), marking a 30 per cent increase year-on-year, driven by robust passenger demand …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Javier Milei, President of the Argentine Republic, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, …