DUBAI/GULF TIME Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), the leading provider of mobility services, in collaboration with its strategic partner Bolt, has announced the launch of ‘Bolt School’ in Dubai, a dedicated ride category designed to support safer and more convenient school commutes for families across the city. Now available through the Bolt app, the new category has been introduced to respond …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea will officially enter into force, on 1st May 2026. The agreement marks a significant step forward in economic relations between the two countries, and is set to unlock new trade and investment opportunities across a range of sectors and support deeper private-sector …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), has announced the launch of digital bank account opening services through the “Tourist Identity” initiative. The service enables non-resident visitors to open digital bank accounts instantly and securely using …

ABU DHABI/WAM Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, has ordered the referral of 13 defendants and six UAE-registered companies to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court), on charges of illicit trafficking in military materiel, forgery, and money laundering. The decision follows extensive investigations by the Public Prosecution, which revealed that the defendants …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation between the UAE and the Republic of Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, and ways to expand it in a manner that supports mutual interests and benefits both peoples. They also …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group on Thursday announced hosting the region’s first initial offering period (IOP) for a US-based ETF, followed by the cross-listing of the KraneShares Wahed Alternative Income Index ETF (KWIN). This milestone underscores ADX’s continued innovation in expanding access to global investment products and enhancing market accessibility for investors. The IOP …

ABU DHABI / WAM Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Chairman of the Supply and Transport Committee, affirmed that the UAE’s transport and supply chain system continues to operate efficiently and steadily, supported by an integrated national approach based on proactiveness, integration, and future readiness. Al Mazrouei said, “The continuity of the transport and supply chain …

ABU DHABI / WAM Borouge Plc announced a resilient financial and operational performance for the first quarter of 2026, delivering revenue of $1.2 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $343 million and net profit of $156 million despite current regional developments and logistics challenges. The company’s results were underpinned by strong operational execution, delivering 1.21 million tonnes of production at 98 percent …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation between the UAE and the Republic of Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, and ways to expand it in a manner that supports mutual interests and benefits both peoples. …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates SkyCargo has launched a weekly freighter service to Toronto Pearson Airport, further strengthening air cargo links between Canada and the UAE. The new service expands cargo connectivity for Canadian businesses and supports growing bilateral trade flows. Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President, said, “Our freighter service to Toronto is an important milestone for Emirates …