DUBAI / WAM Emirates SkyCargo was named International Airline of the Year for the second consecutive year at the STAT Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo. The accolade, voted for by STAT Times international readers, highlighted the essential role Emirates SkyCargo plays in facilitating and shaping global logistics. The Emirates SkyCargo team, led by Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior ...

DUBAI / WAM Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has partnered with renowned Indian multinational food brand, Haldiram’s, to set up one of the largest saffron processing facilities in the GCC, following an agreement signed on the sidelines of Gulfood in Dubai. The facility, set to start operations in March 2025, will be managed by Kesar Expert & Packers, a specialist ...

ABU DHABI / WAM EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has ended its participation at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2025, with an impressive new sales tally of US$2.9 billion (AED10.65 billion), and the launch of 46 ground-breaking solutions and services across the air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. IDEX 2025, the largest edition ...

FUJAIRAH / WAM As part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to provide essential aid to families in need in Gaza, particularly with the approach of the Holy Month of Ramadan, 257 tonnes of Ramadan food supplies have been sent to the Strip. This initiative carried out under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Winston Peters, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, today in Abu Dhabi. The meeting took place on the sidelines of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025. During the meeting, the UAE Top Diplomat extended a warm welcome to Winston Peters ...

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 visited IDEX 2025. The global event showcases advanced defence and security solutions and technologies from participating local and international companies until 21st February 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME As Ramadan approaches, SelfDrive Mobility, a leading mobility tech company and market pioneer in car rental and subscription services across the Middle East, anticipates a 30-35% surge in app-based bookings, driven by shifting mobility patterns, flexible work schedules, and an increase in social and family gatherings. The holy month brings a unique set of transportation needs, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will commence a state visit to the Italian Republic on Monday, 24th February. During the visit, His Highness will hold talks with His Excellency President Sergio Mattarella and Her Excellency Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, focusing on bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fields of economy, investment, renewable energy, ...

GAZA / WAM Five convoys carrying diverse humanitarian aid from the UAE crossed into Gaza this week through the Rafah border crossing as part of the country’s efforts to support the Palestinian people during the ongoing crisis under “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”. The convoys included 73 trucks carrying over 1184.9 tonnes of aid, including food, shelter tents, and other essential ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, affirmed that the UAE’s progress in the Nation Brand Performance Index, as highlighted in the Global Soft Power Index by Brand Finance, underscores the country’s strong global position. In a statement on Friday, Al Hamed emphasised ...