SHARJAH / GULF TIME North Coast Real Estate, a leading player in the sector, has affirmed that Sharjah sits at the forefront of global real estate investment destinations. This status is underpinned by ten key factors that consolidate its worldwide prominence while reflecting accelerated growth and growing investor confidence. Unprecedented Investment Momentum During the first half of 2025, Sharjah recorded …

NEW YORK/WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, participated in a UAE-US Business Council roundtable meeting and a US Chamber of Commerce roundtable session in New York, where he engaged with influential US business leaders and policymakers. Al Zeyoudi emphasised the significant potential to further strengthen the existing economic ties between the two nations through enhanced …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today attended the announcement of agreements to develop 13 new residential communities across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The projects aim to provide more than 40,000 homes and residential plots for Emirati citizens, with a total cost of AED106 billion. The agreements, signed by the Abu Dhabi Housing …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, met today with Bakhytzhan Sagintayev, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission. The meeting discussed ways to further enhance cooperation between the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) across key economic sectors to …

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Budget Committee has held its 14th meeting to discuss the draft general budget of the UAE for the fiscal year 2026. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; and HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Otoro, the contemporary Japanese restaurant by renowned chef Akmal Anuar, invites Abu Dhabi’s discerning diners to indulge in a weekday lunch experience that strikes the perfect balance between flavor, flair, and value. Available from Monday to Friday between 12PM and 5PM, the lunch set menu is priced at AED 125 and thoughtfully curated to satisfy …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME After much anticipation, 3Fils — Dubai’s beloved modern Asian restaurant and one of the most awarded homegrown concepts in the region, has officially opened its doors at The Abu Dhabi EDITION hotel, bringing its distinctive culinary identity to the capital in a setting unlike any other. Set against the tranquil marina backdrop of Al Bateen, …

ABU DHBAI / GULF TIME The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal announces the launch of The Chef’s Brunch 2.0 at Giornotte, the property’s award-winning all-day dining venue. The reimagined brunch sets a new benchmark in the capital with an immersive culinary journey across 39 curated stations, including 18 newly introduced concepts designed to surprise, delight, and captivate. From the outset, …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, issued directives to intensify efforts and adopt world-class benchmarks to ensure Dubai continues to set the standard as the best city in the world across sectors. His Highness urged government officials, entrepreneurs and private sector employees to work as a united team to …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has discussed prospects for enhancing economic cooperation between Dubai and Australia during a meeting with a delegation led by the Rosslyn Bates, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment, and Training of Queensland, Australia. The meeting explored opportunities to expand bilateral trade and investment between Dubai and Queensland, with a focus on key sectors of mutual interest. …