March, 2025

• 6 March

  Bloom Holding Launches ‘Carmona’ – The Eighth Phase of Bloom Living

  

  ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Bloom Holding, one of the UAE’s foremost real estate development companies, has announced the launch of ‘Carmona’, the eighth phase of Bloom Living, its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in Abu Dhabi. Named after the Spanish town, Carmona offers premium townhouses ranging from two to three bedrooms. The eighth phase of Bloom Living is scheduled to be completed ...

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• 5 March

  Art Dubai 2025 to present new global perspectives

  

  DUBAI/WAM The upcoming edition of Art Dubai will take place at Madinat Jumeirah from April 18 to 20 2025. The fair will present new global perspectives across four sections: Contemporary, Modern, Bawwaba and Digital, as well as extensive parallel programming including new major artist commissions, performances, talks, workshops and educational programmes. This year, Art Dubai brings together a diverse collection ...

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• 5 March

  CBUAE adheres to FX Global Code

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has signed a Statement of Commitment to the FX Global Code, to be the first central bank in the Arab world to adopt this code, joining a group of central banks and financial institutions worldwide in promoting integrity and best practices in the foreign exchange market. The CBUAE’s signing of the ...

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• 5 March

  ERC launches ‘Ramadan Mir’ Programme in Hadramaut

  

  HADRAMAUT/WAM The Emirates Red Crescent Authority (ERC) has launched the Ramadan Mir programme to provide food support to underprivileged families in Hadramaut Governorate, in the presence of Hamed Qawaya, Supervisor of ERC Projects in Hadramaut. To support families during Ramadan, the UAE is distributing essential food baskets in Mukalla and providing Iftar meals across Hadramaut through this humanitarian initiative. Hamid ...

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• 5 March

  UAE posts real GDP growth of 3.8% during first nine months of 2024

  

  DUBAI/WAM The UAE’s real GDP posted a significant growth of 3.8% during the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching AED1.322 trillion. This growth was driven by a strong expansion in non-oil sectors, which grew by 4.5% to AED987 billion, reflecting the success of the country’s economic diversification strategy. The contribution of non-oil activities ...

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• 5 March

  Mohammed bin Rashid names new Deputy Director of Dubai Courts

  

  DUBAI/DUBAI MEDIA OFFICE In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No (12) of 2025, appointing Judge Omar Mohammed Miran, Senior Cassation Judge, as Deputy Director of Dubai Courts. The Decree is effective from the date of ...

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• 5 March

  Three recorded plant species discovered in UAE: EPAA

  

  SHARJAH/WAM In a groundbreaking scientific achievement that reinforces the UAE’s and Sharjah’s leadership in environmental research and plant discovery programmes, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has announced the successful discovery of three plant species recorded for the first time in the UAE by a team of field researchers from the Sharjah Seed Bank and Herbarium. The ...

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• 5 March

  MoFA receives credentials copy from new Ambassador of Kingdom of Spain

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of Emilio Pin Godos, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the UAE. Alshamsi wished the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain success in the performance of his duties and emphasised the UAE’s keenness to enhance the relations between the ...

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• 5 March

  ne’ma extends ‘Valuing Our Roots’ Campaign in Ramadan

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM ne’ma, the UAE National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, has extended its 2025 Ramadan campaign, Valuing Our Roots, reinforcing the importance of responsible consumption, sustainability, and community-driven action during the Holy Month of Ramdan. ne’ma ’s campaign calls on individuals, families, and businesses to make intentional choices when shopping, cooking, sharing, and preparing for large gatherings. This approach ...

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• 5 March

  UAE President commends Mohammed bin Rashid’s initiatives, efforts in advancing nation’s progress

  

  DUBAI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has commended the initiatives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and his efforts in promoting human values inspired by the principles of Islam. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s remarks came as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was named ...

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