GULF TIME VB World, an innovative dining concept has expanded its presence to the UAE as part of its global growth. Created by its parent company, Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan – a renowned South Indian vegetarian restaurant chain established in India in 1974, VB World celebrates nearly 50 years of culinary expertise with an immersive dining experience featuring vegetarian cuisine …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, signed a landmark agreement with Emerge, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar and EDF Group to solarise the railway network’s freight terminal in Ghuweifat. The total installed capacity is comprised of a 600 kWp ground-mounted solar PV system …

KUALA LUMPUR / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Zafrul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry for Malaysia, have confirmed the conclusion of negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations that seeks to eliminate or lower tariffs, reduce barriers to trade, promote private-sector collaboration and establish …

DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, met with eminent public officials from all over the world participating in the International Programme for Government Directors. Sheikh Hamdan welcomed participating delegates, expressing hope that the programme will serve …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Wiliame Katonivere of Fiji on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Danube Home, the largest interior décor and home improvement products retailer in the Middle East, on Thursday unveiled its biggest showroom in Musaffah Abu Dhabi, sprawling over 120,000 square feet , that will cater to a wider residential community and help existing homeowners to source better products to match their lifestyle. It is by far the biggest showroom …

SHARJAH / WAM Bank of Sharjah has acted as a Joint Lead Manager in the successful issuance of a $750 million, 10.5-year US dollar-denominated 144A/Reg S Sukuk for the Government of Sharjah, alongside other international and regional banks. The issuance received strong interest from investors, with a peak order book of $2.6 billion, underscoring the global confidence in the Government …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) to enhance the banking services available to the business community and support the local and global expansion of Dubai-based companies. Under the terms of the MoU, the two parties will cooperate to provide value-added banking services to the local business community, as well …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), launched by the Department of Municipalities and Transport to regulate the real estate sector in the emirate, has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at increasing foreign direct investments (FDIs), attracting international investors, and boosting their confidence in the emirate’s real estate market. The plan seeks to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as …

DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Finance is set to participate in GITEX Global 2024, taking place from October 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). During the five-day event, the ministry will showcase its achievements in service development in addition to a suite of digital projects that aim to enhance customer satisfaction, support digital transformation, and improve quality …