ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) marked 2024 with significant achievements across the financial, banking, and insurance sectors. This further sets the stage for a bright future for the UAE’s financial sector and underscores the CBUAE’s pivotal role in fostering monetary and financial stability, managing reserves, developing secure financial infrastructure through cutting-edge digital innovation, stimulating sustainable economic …

DAR ES SALAAM/WAM On behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, headed the UAE delegation participating in the African Heads of State Energy Summit in the capital of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam. The summit held under the theme, “Lighting Africa: The Transformative …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Andalusia Group, the pioneering real estate developing company in Dubai, is taking a bold step to address a prevalent issue in residential living: the underutilization of amenities due to their suboptimal design and lack of developer focus. The newly launched Bottega Residences is poised to transform this narrative by fostering a vibrant vertical community enriched with high-end facilities. …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Selfdrive.ae, a leading mobility tech company and market pioneer in car rental and subscription services across the Middle East, has announced an exclusive strategic partnership with the FAW Group, the parent company of the globally renowned Bestune brand. Known for their innovative automotive solutions, Bestune models will now be available in the UAE through Al Khalid Auto, the …

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DUBAI/GULF TIME In an extraordinary evening held at the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, Emirates Pride Perfumes unveiled Masters Signature, a groundbreaking fragrance that redefines the art of perfumery. The event marked a significant milestone in the luxury fragrance industry, showcasing the collaborative genius of three world-renowned master perfumers: Nathalie Lorson, Alberto Morillas, and Olivier Cresp. A Scent Born of …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Abdulrahman Khansaheb, Chairman of Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital Dubai (CMC Hospital Dubai), and Steven Victor of Victor Longevity, held their official signing ceremony at Arab Health 2025. Victor Longevity will offer services at CMC Hospital Dubai related to healthcare longevity. The company is a pioneer in using cutting-edge stem cell therapy and 24/7 AI powered remote health monitoring …

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, chaired the first Defence Council meeting of 2025. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, welcoming the attendees, stressed the importance of redoubling efforts, fostering teamwork, and strengthening collaboration and coordination in keeping with the leadership’s vision for …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) achieved a record performance in 2024, with Net Profit after tax totalling AED6.1 billion in 2024, an increase of 16 percent compared with AED5.25 billion in 2023. Net Profit before tax increased by 26 percent year-over-year (YoY) to AED6.9 billion. During the last quarter of 2024 (Q4 2024), net profit before tax reached …