DUBAI / GULF TIME Marking a defining milestone in its global growth journey, Casagrand, one of India’s most trusted and fastest-growing real estate brands, has announced its strategic entry into the UAE. The company’s first premium residential project on Dubai Islands is expected to be officially announced soon. This foray into the international market is part of Casagrand’s long-term vision ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) and ADNOC have signed a strategic partnership agreement, under which ADNOC will become a sponsoring partner of the second edition of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup. The championship is held under the supervision and guidance of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the EAHS, and Chairman ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Secretary-General elect of UN Tourism for the 2026–2029 term, met with Zhang Yiming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the UAE, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on advancing collaboration in the tourism sector and explored opportunities to forge partnerships that foster cultural and tourism initiatives supporting knowledge exchange and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group has won eight prestigious awards at the Harvard Business Council (HBC) 2025 AI & Innovation Convention & International Awards Ceremony held in London. These accolades are a testament to AD Ports Group’s extraordinary resilience and visionary leadership, solidifying its position at the forefront of the trade and logistics industry. Eiman Al Khalaqi, Senior ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt on July 23rd Revolution anniversary. 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 ...

DUBAI/WAM With the approval of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced a new school calendar for public and private schools across the UAE, effective for academic year 2025-2026. The new school calendar sets unified dates for the start of the Academic Year, end of the three terms and end of term ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam over the deaths and injuries of dozens of passengers after a boat capsized in Ha Long Bay due to adverse weather conditions. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to ...

DUBAI/WAM DP World Trade Finance has mobilised over US$1 billion in working capital for businesses across emerging markets, helping close the global trade finance gap and keep goods moving through some of the world’s most challenging economic environments. This milestone was achieved through a combination of DP World’s own lending operations and partnerships with more than 32 financial institutions globally, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has delivered a record financial performance in the first half of 2025, reporting a net profit of AED10.63 billion, up 26 percent year-on-year, surpassing the AED10 billion mark for the first time in a half-year period. Earnings per share grew 27 percent yoy to AED0.93 in H1’25 and Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE) ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s trade in telecommunication services increased by 4.3 percent in 2024, reaching AED10.2 billion, compared to AED9.8 billion in 2023, according to data released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC). This growth was largely driven by a strong performance in the fourth quarter of 2024, which recorded a year-on-year increase of 12.95 percent, bringing the ...