DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the implementation of a series of housing projects worth AED5.4 billion to benefit citizens across different areas of Dubai. The projects will see 3,004 new homes being built for Emirati citizens. Of these, 1,181 homes will come up in Latifa City …

DUBAI/WAM The Hatta Winter Festival, organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, continues to draw creative spirits with its unique community-focused activities. One of the festival’s highlights, the Photo Walk, organised on January 4 2025, brought together both professional and amateur photographers to capture the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant life of Hatta through …

GAZA/WAM Three UAE convoys loaded with various humanitarian aid crossed this week into the Gaza Strip through the Egyptian Rafah Border Crossing. This is part of the UAE’s efforts to support and provide relief to the Palestinians during the current circumstances in line with “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”. The convoys consist of 29 trucks carrying more than 364 tonnes of …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai has been ranked eighth worldwide and first in the Middle East in the Global Power City Index 2024 (GPCI) for the second year in a row. In an annual study released by Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation, the index highlights Dubai’s role as a leader in innovation, economic dynamism, and global connectivity. This achievement makes Dubai the only city …

RAHIM YAR KHAN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday met with His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the meeting, which took place in the city of Rahim Yar Khan in Pakistan, His Highness and the Pakistani Prime Minister discussed cooperation between the UAE and Pakistan and …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Emirates marked a significant milestone on January 4 as its first Airbus A350 entered commercial service, operating its inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh. Emirates’ newest aircraft combines next-generation cabin design and exceptional passenger comfort paired with outstanding onboard service. The aircraft, featuring Emirates’ latest cabin products is the first of 65 A350s joining the airline’s fleet over …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s job market has solidified its position as a global destination for professionals seeking opportunities across various sectors. This achievement is attributed to the country’s thriving and diversified national economy, supported by an investment-friendly environment that enhances its attractiveness. The UAE is among the most attractive markets for skilled professionals and talent from around the globe, thanks …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s real estate sector maintained its growth momentum throughout 2024, marked by an increase in real estate projects and infrastructure investments, reinforcing its position as a key pillar of the country’s economic growth. The vibrant real estate markets across the emirates underscored the UAE’s status as a global hub for property investments and an attractive destination for …

DUBAI/ WAM Dubai International (DXB) is on track to welcome 4.3 million guests in the first 15 days of the year, setting the stage for its busiest January yet. Daily traffic is projected to peak on 3rd January, with over 311,000 guests expected. With an average of 287,000 guests passing through daily during this period—8% higher than the same period …

ABU DHABI/ WAM Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said that the group has solidified its position as a leading facilitator of global trade and logistics through unprecedented global expansion and strategic investments in 2024. The group ended its eventful year with the inaguartion of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, the latest infrastructure …