ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) — the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi’s world-class real estate sector — has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two leading real estate portals, Bayut and Dubizzle and Property Finder, to enhance transparency, efficiency, and decision-making in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector. Rashed Al Omaira, Adrec Acting ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Trends Research and Advisory participated in an important international event on gender equality in the Arab region. Organised in New York by the Baha’i International Conference (BIC), the event highlighted the role of government institutions and civil society in promoting gender equality. The panel speakers stressed the importance of institutional reform and broader social changes to ...

NEW YORK / WAM/ BLOOMBERG Stocks rose as investors awaited near-term trading cues in a busy week of inflation data and policy decisions from the Federal Reserve and Japan. Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 climbed after Bloomberg reported that Apple Inc is in talks to build Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence engine into the iPhone. Google parent company ...

ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME This Ramadan, Deerfields Mall, the popular shopping and entertainment destination in Abu Dhabi, collaborates with Abu Dhabi Retail to present Layali Ramadan, a month-long celebration filled with cultural experiences, exciting activities, and incredible offers. Prepare to be surprised and delighted with access to limited edition products, captivating events, and delicious culinary experiences, all designed to bring ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME RoyalJet, the premium private jet operator, is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. Since its launch in 2003, RoyalJet has become one of the leading players in the global business aviation industry. With a fleet of 11 Boeing Business Jets and over 500 dedicated employees, RoyalJet has earned a loyal international client base ...

SHARJAH / WAM Air Arabia PJSC shareholders approved the distribution of a 20 percent cash dividend for the financial year ended on December 31, 2023 (FY2023), at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend, which is equivalent to 20 fils per share, underscores another year of record financial performance for the award-winning low-cost carrier. The Board of Directors’ recommendation ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) inaugurated the “Souq Al Freej” Ramadan market, as part of the 34th edition of Sharjah Ramadan Festival. The initiative, which is held at Sharjah National Park and runs until April 4, emphasises the Chamber’s commitment to bolstering small and medium-sized ventures and supporting productive families, offering them a unique ...

LONDON / WAM Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has revealed nine shortlisted nominees for the inaugural PublisHer Excellence Awards, which recognise outstanding women who have made a clear difference to the publishing industry. The PublisHer and Kalimat Group founder announced the names during The London Book Fair in a video message, saying they had been picked from 113 candidates. ...

ABU DHABI / ad media office PureHealth Holding PJSC has announced its financial results for the period ended on December 31, 2023, delivering a strong performance attributed to the group’s local and international expansion, ahead of its initial public offering in December 2023. PureHealth has completed a series of value-accretive acquisitions, enhancing operational capacity and subsequently revenue generation capabilities. During ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi (DMT) has revealed that abattoirs in the emirate are prepared to meet increased demand due to Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr following the implementation of several measures aimed at improving their efficiency and readiness in Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. DMT has also ...