DUBAI/GULF TIME Mardi Holding – one of the biggest real estate development companies in Georgia – held a successful launch event to announce its expansion into the UAE real estate market in front of a packed house at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai. The event drew substantial investor interest, showcasing Georgia’s compelling real estate investment opportunities and establishing Mardi ...

DUBAI/WAM Nasdaq Dubai welcomed Middle East and North Africa’s first corporate Blue Bond listing of US$100 million by DP World, a leading provider of global end-to-end supply chain solutions. Issued under DP World’s $10 billion Global Medium-Term Note Programme, the bond carries a 5.250 percent coupon rate and matures in 2029. The issuance achieved a spread of 99.6 basis points ...

DUBAI/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met with top-performing graduates of the 32nd cohort of male cadets and fifth cohort of female cadets of the Dubai Police Academy. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of a number of new judges at the Rental Disputes Center and Dubai Courts. The event was held at Za’abeel Palace. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomed the 12 new judges, highlighting their important role in upholding justice ...

LUANDA/ WAM AD Ports Group, today began its long-term management and development of a major multipurpose terminal and an associated logistics business with local partners in Luanda, Angola, driving forward its expansion in sub-Saharan Africa. With Angolan joint venture partners Unicargas and Multiparques, AD Ports Group started operations at Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal in the country’s largest port. The Port ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The United Arab Emirates Pavilion has announced its upcoming exhibition, “Pressure Cooker,” at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, taking place in Venice, Italy, from 10th May to 23rd November 2025. Curated by Emirati architect and scholar Azza Aboualam, the exhibition investigates the evolving relationship between architecture and food production in the UAE, ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid a visit today to His Excellency Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, UAE President’s Representative, at his home in Abu Dhabi to check on his well-being. During the visit, His Highness engaged in cordial conversation with His Excellency and his family, along with other guests. Those present welcomed ...

ABU DHABI / WAM EasyLease (ADX: EASY LEASE) has announced its audited financial results for FY 2024. The company reported a total revenue of AED456 million, a remarkable 53% year-over-year (YoY) growth, cementing its leadership in the region’s fast-evolving mobility sector. These outstanding results highlight Easy Lease’s ability to sustain robust financial performance while pursuing its long-term strategic goals. Operational ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Defence has announced the inauguration of the first Dassault Rafale fighter jet, part of an initial delivery bolstering the capabilities of the UAE Armed Forces. The Rafale is considered one of the world’s most advanced multirole combat aircraft. In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry said the move is part of a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Chinese New Year celebrations across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) highlighted the deep-rooted historical and strategic ties between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China. In Abu Dhabi, grand festivities took place, with Umm Al Emarat Park hosting a major cultural event organised by the Chinese Embassy in collaboration with China Media Group. As ...