DUBAI / GULF TIME Ranches Primary School (RPS) celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday, with students actively involved in practical sustainability initiatives, helping them understand their role in protecting the environment and take meaningful action across the school and wider community. Students took part in interactive Earth Day presentations across classrooms, delivered in collaboration with Sustainability at School – a programme …

WASHINGTON/WAM Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting in the White House with top U.S. officials, President Donald Trump said. Trump’s post Thursday afternoon said that “High Ranking Representatives” of the two countries met with him, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and U.S. …

ABU DHABI/WAM New members of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council were sworn in before UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Council. Those who took the oath were His Excellency Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, …

SHARJAH/WAM An aid aircraft carrying more than 100 tonnes of relief supplies and essential food items departed this morning from Sharjah International Airport to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The initiative forms part of the ‘Humaid Air Bridge’ and is implemented under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler …

DUBAI / GULF TIME W Capital, a real estate brokerage based in Dubai, confirmed that the launch of the Dubai Metro’s Golden Line represents a strong strategic boost that will enhance the momentum of the emirate’s real estate sector and solidify its investment appeal in the coming years. The brokerage noted that major infrastructure projects, particularly advanced transportation networks, are …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The Little Things (TLT), a Dubai-based pop-culture lifestyle brand curating premium collectibles, blind boxes, anime figures, and designer toys from globally celebrated franchises, is now open at Yas Mall, bringing its distinctive retail experience to the capital. Building on its strong presence in Dubai — including its flagship location at Dubai Hills Mall, the Yas Mall …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has invested in an apartment at ‘Breez by Danube,’ a premium waterfront residential tower by Danube Properties, founded by Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of the Danube Group. This investment further highlights Danube’s rising status as a preferred destination for global celebrities and investors. Breez By Danube is a premium residential project …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Casagrand has officially commenced construction work on Casagrand HERMINA at Dubai Islands, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of its debut residential development in the UAE and a clear transition from vision to visible progress on the ground. Luthfullah K, Director, Dubai, Casagrand, said: “The commencement of construction at Casagrand HERMINA is a defining milestone …

ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar announced on Thursday it has sold 80 percent of the homes released at Yas Park Place, its new mid-rise residential community at the heart of Yas Island, generating more than AED800 million in sales. The sales performance was supported by a series of customer events in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Expatriate …

ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) recorded a net profit of AED5.01 billion for the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), while Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE) remained firmly above the Group’s medium-term guidance at 17.8 percent. Operating income increased by 6 percent yoy to AED9.34 billion, while operating profit rose by 5 percent yoy to AED7.22 billion. …