OSAKA/WAM The United Arab Emirates on Sunday marked the opening of its national pavilion at Expo 2025, Osaka, welcoming the world to an experience that brings together heritage, innovation and interdisciplinary global collaboration. The Pavilion was inaugurated in the presence of Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy of the United Arab …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for tourism investment, supported by an attractive investment environment, advanced infrastructure, and policies that foster sectoral growth. The UAE’s tourism sector is witnessing a surge in investment opportunities across all areas — from infrastructure development to hotels, resorts, entertainment projects, and sustainable tourism initiatives aligned with the …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks on Sunday with His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, on the fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen cooperation for the benefit of both peoples. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, where His Highness …

DUBAI/WAM Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), and Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, held a coordination meeting to explore ways to strengthen collaboration across shared areas of responsibility, particularly traffic safety and transport security. The meeting reviewed the progress of the implementation …

DUBAI/WAM In 2025, the UAE continues to strengthen its global position in the healthcare sector, achieving top rankings and outstanding performance indicators. The country ranked first globally in the number of accredited healthcare facilities, thanks to a healthcare system based on the highest international standards and enhanced preparedness to handle pandemics and health risks — making the UAE one of …

SHARJAH/WAM Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Vice Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), expressed his pride and warmly welcomed the chamber’s hosting of the first UAE-Morocco Business Council. The meeting was attended by Ahmed Al Tazi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the UAE, …

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is set to host the third edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit on May 12 and 13 2025, at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, under the theme ‘FinTech for All’. The Summit, held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, …

DUBAI/GULF TIME W Capital, the Dubai-based real estate brokerage, expects global economic turmoil, driven by the new tariffs of US President Donald Trump, to stimulate global investors’ influx, particularly from India, China, and Europe, into Dubai real estate market in the near future. The agency noted that with the ongoing repercussions of the trade war and the uncertainty of the …

ABU DHABI/WAM e& on Friday announced the launch of Business Continuity as a Service (BCaaS) at the World Crises and Emergency Management Summit 2025, organised by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management (NCEMA). BCaaS is a fully-managed service that supports organisations in identifying potential threats and building effective response mechanisms, empowering them to drive organisational preparedness and operational efficiency. …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) at Al Nakheel Palace, headed by Acting Director-General Dr. Tariq Al Ameri. The meeting comes as part of Sheikh Hamdan’s continued commitment to following up on development initiatives aimed at strengthening food …