April, 2025

• 22 April

  Hamdan bin Mohammed names new CEOs at Community Development Authority in Dubai

  

  DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, issued Executive Council Resolution No (27) of 2025 transferring Saeed Ahmad Thani Al Tayer, CEO of the Social Development Sector at the Community Development Authority in Dubai, ...

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• 22 April

  Baya introduces eco-friendly laundry solutions to households in the UAE

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Baya, a homegrown sustainable home cleaning brand, has been redefining eco-friendly laundry care in the UAE with products designed to make everyday cleaning simple, safe and kind to the planet. Leading the way, Baya is the first brand to offer laundry detergent sheets — a biodegradable alternative to traditional liquid and powder detergents. These sheets are ...

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• 22 April

  HydraFacial’s Grace Henson shares benefits of adopting a long-term skincare routine

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Grace Henson, UKI + EMEA Senior Trainer, is a seasoned expert known for her deep knowledge, passion, and results-driven approach. Her dynamic background in sales and training has empowered countless clinics to elevate their team capabilities and consistently deliver outstanding patient care. Now, as part of the HydraFacial team, Henson brings her expertise to the forefront—offering ...

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• 22 April

  Comoros inaugurates 6.3MW solar plant funded by Adfd

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) marked the inauguration of a 6.3-megawatt solar power plant in the Comoros, funded with a AED25.7 million ($7 million). The project enhances the nation’s energy infrastructure, helping meet growing energy demands and stimulate economic growth, while highlighting the fund’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable advancement. Aligned with the UAE’s global development ...

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• 22 April

  Adnoc Distribution to operate 500 high-power EV chargers by 2028

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Distribution announced a major expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, increasing its charging points from 53 in 2023 to over 200 in 2024, with a target of operating 500 high-power chargers by 2028. Bader Saeed Al Lamki, CEO of ADNOC Distribution, said during the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS 2025) that the company continues to ...

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• 22 April

  MBZUAI to showcase AI innovation at Machines Can See 2025

  

  DUBAI/WAM Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) will participate as an official partner at Machines Can See 2025, held from April 23 to 24 during Dubai AI Week. The event, taking place at the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers, will bring together over 2,000 AI experts and enthusiasts. Ivan Laptev, Professor of Computer Vision at MBZUAI ...

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• 22 April

  Adhds, Syndesis Health collaborate to advance AI-driven genomic analytics

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), part of M42’s Digital Health Solutions (DHS) platform, has announced a collaboration with Syndesis Health, one of the world’s largest holders of phenotype data, encompassing over 70 million patient profiles. The term sheet was signed by Kareem Shahin, CEO of M42’s Digital Health Solutions platform and Josh Sutton, CEO of Syndesis Health, ...

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• 22 April

  Emirates Islamic quarterly profit surpasses AED1 billion milestone

  

  DUBAI/WAM Emirates Islamic’s quarterly profit surpassed the AED1 billion milestone for the first time, growing 24 percent year-on-year compared to the same period last year. The strong performance was supported by continued positive business sentiment in the UAE, which drove both funded and non-funded income higher. Total income rose 8 percent year-on-year to AED1.45 billion in Q1 2025. Operating profit ...

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• 22 April

  Emirates NBD’s profit before tax rises to AED7.8 billion in Q1

  

  DUBAI/WAM Emirates NBD’s Profit before tax rose 56 percent to AED7.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025 as strong lending momentum, an improvement in deposit mix and new products drove an 11percent year-on-year increase in income. The bank said that the balance sheet surpassed the AED1 trillion milestone boosted by impressive loan and deposit growth from a buoyant regional ...

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• 22 April

  UAE fintech market to reach $3.56 billion in 2025, says Forbes report

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM A Forbes report has forecast that the financial technology (fintech) market in the UAE is expected to reach $3.56 billion in 2025, and $6.43 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.56 percent, positioning the country among the fastest-growing global markets. The report, titled “What Can FinTech Learn From The UAE’s Rise As The ...

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