ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued two Federal Decrees appointing Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed as Chairman of the National Media Authority, and Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi as Vice Chairman of the National Media Authority. Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed previously served as Chairman of the Board of …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME AAA Marine, formed through a strategic merger between Al Otaiba Investment and RIC Holding, has been announced as the authorised dealer of Ferretti Group (Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, and Itama) in the UAE and Oman. This partnership aligns with Abu Dhabi’s Maritime Tourism Strategy, which seeks to position the UAE’s capital as a leading global …

GULF TIME The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Abu Dhabi Chapter is excited to announce its flagship event, the 37th Annual Seminar, themed “Tarang 26: Waves of Transformation, Bridging Nations” that will take place on January 10th and 11th at the Hotel Conrad, Abu Dhabi. This year is particularly noteworthy as the chapter will also host the 2nd …

In December 2025, NIO Inc. delivered 48,135 vehicles globally, marking a new monthly record and representing a year-on-year increase of 54.6%. The NIO brand delivered 31,897 vehicles, achieving a historic high with 54.8% year-on-year growth, and recording five consecutive months of growth. The ONVO brand delivered 9,154 vehicles in December. The firefly brand delivered 7,084 vehicles, reaching a new monthly …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Monday announced its events calendar for the first half of 2026, featuring 71 international exhibitions and conferences across sectors including security, healthcare, food, energy, mobility, tourism, technology and culture. Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President at DWTC, said the calendar supports Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 and strengthens the city’s position in business …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), the global aviation services company, today reported its business transactions update for the full year 2025. DAE Capital closed 2025 having accomplished the following: Signed and closed the US$2.0 billion acquisition of Nordic Aviation Capital; Acquired 280 aircraft (owned: 261; managed: 19); Sold 112 aircraft (owned: 95; managed: 17); Signed 273 lease agreements, …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Land Department will host PropTech Connect Middle East 2026, the first regional edition of the real estate technology event taking place through 4th to 5th February 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. The hosting of the event supports the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which places digital transformation and innovation in the real …

DUBAI / WAM The 1 Billion Followers Summit announced that all ticket categories to attend its fourth edition have sold out. The Summit is set to take off next Friday under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister oand Ruler of Dubai. Organised by the UAE Government Media Office, the fourth edition …

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed welcomed Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi and discussed with him bilateral relations, as well as ways to enhance bilateral cooperation across …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Monday from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Türkiye and explored ways to expand cooperation across key sectors that support their shared development goals and mutual interests. The call also addressed a range of …