DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has said that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has continued on its path to become a major trading nation, a reliable trading partner for the world’s largest ...

Parag Shah, Founder and Partner at Amara Partners MUMBAI / GULF TIME Amara Partners, a rising force in India’s private equity ecosystem, is gaining significant attention with an oversubscribed fund and strategic backing from business leader Anand Mahindra. Founded by Parag Shah, Amara is carving out a distinctive position by focusing on mid-sized, founder-led businesses and providing more than just ...

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced the release of his latest historical work, “Majma’ Al Tawarikh”, a comprehensive 45-volume collection offering meticulously documented and accurate historical records. His Highness described the publication as a gift to researchers and scholars across the Gulf region and the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Nikenike Vurobaravu of the Republic of Vanuatu on the occasion of his country’s Independence 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 ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the occasion of Throne 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, Vice President, Deputy Prime ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, announced the official opening of its first office in Shanghai dedicated to its agency and maritime services arm – Noatum Maritime Services. The new office contributes to the Group’s international expansion strategy and capitalises on Shanghai’s prominence as a major trade and logistics hub. Noatum Maritime Services ...

GAZA/WAM The United Arab Emirates, in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, continued the airdrop of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip under the ‘Birds of Goodness’ initiative, with the 56th airdrop carried out today for the third consecutive day. These efforts are part of ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’, reflecting the UAE’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Cyber Security Council and the Ministry of Defence have announced the continued enhancement of strategic cooperation to strengthen cybersecurity governance, drive innovation, and bolster digital resilience, in line with the UAE’s vision and firm commitment to cybersecurity as a key pillar of national security. The Council and the Ministry discussed mechanisms for unifying efforts to reinforce ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Space42, a UAE-based global AI-powered SpaceTech company, part of technology group G42, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft and Esri to deliver high-resolution, scalable base maps across all 54 African countries, serving over 1.4 billion people. Known as the “Map Africa Initiative,” the project will create the most comprehensive base map of the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree No. 93 of 2025 promoting His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, to the rank of General. The Decree shall be published in the official gazette and shall be effective ...