SHARJAH / GULF TIME Al Junaidi Real Estate L.L.C.SP, a real estate development and services company based in the Emirate of Sharjah, has announced the launch of a new and expanded set of financial solutions for its residential project, *Altay Villas*, located in Al Raqiba. The announcement comes as part of the company’s broader approach to provide more flexible ownership …

DUBAI / GULF TIME FALCONE, Dubai’s destination for world-ranked Neapolitan pizza, is proud to celebrate its recognition as ‘Highly Commended for Best Pizzeria’ at the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2026. To mark the occasion, the restaurant is placing its spotlight firmly on the dish that defines its kitchen: Roberta’s Pizza. This signature creation, the vision of World Pizza Champion Chef Roberta De …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Fakhruddin Properties is a leading UAE-based real estate developer with over five decades of legacy, built on a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and creating communities that genuinely improve the lives of the people within them. That commitment took shape in the form of Tréppan Living – a fully integrated living philosophy anchored by three pillars: Sustainability, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the opening of nominations for the fourth edition of the Sard Al Thahab Awards, with submissions accepted until 15th June 2026. The award forms part of the Centre’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Creative Lab, the youth talent development arm of Abu Dhabi’s Creative Media Authority (CMA), hosted a series of online creative media workshops during the spring break which introduced young students aged 9-12 to storytelling, scriptwriting and digital content creation. The initiative engaged 38 students from across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, offering …

ABU DHAB/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, during which they discussed developments in the region and their serious implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on maritime security and the global economy. The two …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced amendments to Cabinet Decision No. (74) of 2023 On the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures, pursuant to the amendments introduced under Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures, as amended, which entered into force on 1st January 2026. The amendments include clarifying …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Taxi Company PJSC, in partnership with Baidu Inc through its autonomous ride-hailing platform Apollo Go, has launched driverless commercial ride-hailing taxi services in Dubai via the Apollo Go app, marking the platform’s first international app deployment and a major milestone in the region. This strategic partnership combines Apollo Go’s cutting-edge autonomous technology with Dubai Taxi Company’s (DTC) strong …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (ADNOC Drilling or the Company) announced today that its shareholders approved all resolutions at its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), including the final 2025 dividend, bringing total annual dividend payments for 2025 to $1 billion. These approvals follow a defining year for ADNOC Drilling in which the Company delivered record financial and operational performance through …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on Wednesday intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 35 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 438 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,012 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition …