SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Airport Authority announced record results for 2025, with Sharjah International Airport welcoming 19.48 million passengers, compared to 17.1 million in 2024 and 15.36 million in 2023, achieving a growth rate of 13.9%. This performance reflects the continued upward trajectory in passenger traffic, aviation activity, and air cargo operations, translating into balanced expansion in destination networks, …

ABU DHABI / WAM As per an agreement signed with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the United Arab Emirates has pledged a contribution of US$5 million to support the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, aimed at strengthening the emergency humanitarian response and addressing the urgent needs of the affected populations in Sudan. The agreement was signed …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and Octopus Energy, the global energy tech disruptor, have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for initiatives in the UK and Africa. Masdar and Octopus will look to work together to free up hidden capacity across the UK’s distribution network to power the next …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First-Class Order of Zayed II on Saif Mohammed Al Zaabi in recognition of his distinguished service and notable efforts during his tenure at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, …

GULF TIME Born in Brisbane. Brewed in Dubai. The Coffee Club is starting the year with a limited-time takeover that brings a fresh Emirati flavour twist to the brand’s relaxed, welcoming café experience. Teaming up with the UAE’s youngest Emirati chefs, Abdulrahman and Maitha Alhashmi, better known as the UAE Twin Chefs, The Coffee Club introduces a limited-time menu that blends local favourites …

NEW YORK/WAM Gold surged to a fresh record above US$4,800 on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand and a softer dollar. Spot gold rose 1.2 percent to US$4,818.03 per ounce as of 0125 GMT, after scaling a record peak of US$4,836.24 earlier in the session. US gold futures for February delivery added 1 percent to US$4,813.50 per ounce. Spot silver added …

ELEVATE, the visionary lifestyle real estate brand, has announced a landmark transaction at the Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences. The announcement came just days after the project’s momentous ground-breaking ceremony, the development’s “Crown Jewel”, an ultra-exclusive Sky Mansion has been sold for AED 38 million / USD 10.35 Million This record-breaking sale sets a new benchmark for ultra-luxury real …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has accepted the invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace as announced by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed emphasised that the UAE’s decision reflects the importance of fully implementing …

DAVOS/WAM G42 on Tuesday announced the launch of its Digital Embassies framework and Greenshield, a new sovereign operating model that enables nations to deploy artificial intelligence securely and at scale while maintaining full legal authority and control over their data, systems, and policies regardless of where infrastructure is located. As governments accelerate AI adoption across public services, national security, healthcare, …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE-based company AirQ Limited, specialising in the design and development of unmanned aircraft, unveiled its latest cargo aviation projects, Cargo 200 and Cargo 40, during its participation in UMEX 2026. David Sostaric, Programme Manager at AirQ and Project Manager for Cargo 200 and Cargo 40, told Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the key advantage of the two aircraft …