ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) celebrated the graduation of 1,263 students from Fatima College of Health Sciences, the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) SME Export Matching Programme has witnessed major milestones within its first cycle. Fourteen SMEs participants in the programme are already forecasting a 44% increase in their exports this year (2024) compared to 2023, with export value expected to reach AED387 million. In less than a year since its ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME Celebrate the weekend in style with the exotic Islander’s Brunch at Vespa & Brasserie Terrace, promising to serve up the perfect blend of mouthwatering bites and endless feel-good vibes. Situated within DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, which boasts mesmerising views of the glistening Arabian Gulf beautifully framed by tropical palm trees, ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/ GULF TIME The ultimate family-friendly escape awaits at DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, which boasts mesmerising views of the glistening Arabian Gulf beautifully framed by tropical palm trees. Having recently completed a full makeover, the property has elevated its status as the premier family destination in Ras Al Khaimah, making it the ideal place ...

DUBAI/WAM Salik Company on Wednesday announced its financial results for the nine-month period ended September 30 2024, registering a robust net profit after tax of AED822.0 million, up 2.4 percent YoY. Salik continued to deliver strong financial performance during the first nine-months of 2024, registering 355.6 million revenue-generating trips, which increased 5.1 percent YoY to drive total revenue of AED1,640.9 ...

ABU DHABI/WAM To mark World Pneumonia Day, the United Arab Emirates joined the global Pneumolight Campaign to raise awareness of the ongoing global battle against pneumonia, one of the leading causes of death among children under five worldwide. As part of the initiative, the UAE lit up several of its most prominent landmarks as a symbolic gesture of hope and ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has initiated the first phase of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) expansion at Expo City Dubai, with enabling works and piling contracts now completed, and main contract works underway. The AED10 billion expansion masterplan, approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in September ...

DUBAI/ WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has been recognised as the world’s safest Islamic bank for the third consecutive year by Global Finance Magazine’s for 2024. ADIB was also awarded the Best Islamic Bank in the UAE and Egypt, underscoring its strong regional influence and exceptional performance. The bank also achieved the distinction of the Best Islamic Bank Globally ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received on Wednesday at his Palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City, Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of France to the UAE, and Jean-Christophe Paris, Consul-General of France in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, who came to greet him. HH Sheikh Saud welcomed ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to His Eminence Dr Ahmed El-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, on the passing of his sister. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai , and His Highness Sheikh Mansour ...