August, 2025

• 6 August

  Dubai Aerospace Enterprise reports $843.6m H1 revenue

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) reported a 24% year-on-year increase in revenue to US$843.6 million for the first half of 2025, up from $679.2 million in the same period last year. Profit before tax surged 228 percent to $506.8 million, compared with $154.3 million in H1 2024, supported by improved profitability metrics and the recent acquisition of Nordic ...

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• 6 August

  Ministry partners with IMA to launch CMA, FMAA certifications

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) to launch the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate (FMAA) certifications. The MoU is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to equip national cadres with the highest global professional standards in accounting ...

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• 6 August

  UAE leaders condole with Saudi King on passing of mother of Princess Jawaher bint Musaed

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of the mother of Princess Jawaher bint Musaed bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al ...

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• 6 August

  Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Mansour bin Zayed at Al Marmoom

  

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today met with His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, at Al Marmoom, Dubai. During the meeting, which was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ...

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• 6 August

  Mohammed bin Rashid meets with local dignitaries, investors, senior officials

  

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today met with a number of local dignitaries, investors, ministers and heads of public, semi-government, and private sector entities at Al Mudaif Majlis in Union House in Dubai. The gathering reflects his commitment to direct community engagement, open dialogue, and spirit ...

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• 5 August

  Dubai Airshow 2025 unveils future-facing conference programme

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Airshow 2025 has announced the agenda for its accompanying conference programme, designed to stimulate ideas, address industry transformations, and accelerate progress across the aviation, space, and defence sectors. The conference will take place from 17th to 21st November at the Dubai Airshow Site within Dubai World Central, featuring over 350 expert speakers who will deliver more ...

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• 5 August

  UAE: Unfounded allegations by Port Sudan Authority are baseless PR stunts to justify impeding peace efforts

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates categorically rejects the false and unfounded allegations made in the statement issued by the Port Sudan Authority, which inaccurately claims the UAE’s involvement in the ongoing civil conflict in Sudan through alleged support for armed groups or factions. The UAE affirms that these baseless allegations, entirely devoid of evidence, are nothing more ...

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• 5 August

  Irthi celebrates its 10 years of promoting handcraft heritage

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council is celebrating its 10th anniversary since its establishment in 2015 under the patronage and directives of HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council. The council marks this milestone with a series of events and initiatives throughout ...

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• 5 August

  UAE aid ship ‘Khalifa’ arrives in Al Arish Port in Egypt

  

  AL ARISH / WAM The eighth UAE aid ship, Khalifa, reached Al Arish Port in Egypt on Tuesday as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3,” in preparation for delivering its cargo to the Gaza Strip, in continuation of the UAE’s humanitarian support for the Palestinian people. The ship was received by a delegation of representatives from humanitarian and charitable organisations, ...

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• 5 August

  Dubai Culture Concludes Participation in UNESCO Creative Cities Network Subnetwork Meeting

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has wrapped up its participation in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) subnetwork meeting, a forum designed to deepen cooperation among cities that integrate creativity into urban development. The gathering provided an opportunity to share ideas and best practices that strengthen the cultural and creative industries. The engagement reflects ...

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