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September, 2025

  • 17 September

    Dubai South records 15% growth in business aviation movements in H1 2025

    DUBAI/WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has recorded 9,753 private jet movements in the first six months of 2025, a 15 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. This sustained growth reaffirms Al Maktoum International Airport’s position as the leading airport for international business aviation movements in the Middle East. Khalifa Al Zaffin, …

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  • 17 September

    UAE Cabinet, chaired by Mohammed bin Rashid, approves National Policy for Economic Clusters, agenda of UAE Government’s Annual Meetings

    ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired a Cabinet meeting held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; …

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  • 17 September

    ‘Kuwaiti Cultural Days in UAE’ kicks off in Abu Dhabi

    ABU DHABI / WAM The “Kuwaiti Cultural Days in the UAE” opened on Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi National Theatre and will run until 18th September. The event is organised by the Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the Kuwaiti National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL), in celebration of Kuwait’s designation as the Capital of Arab Culture and …

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  • 17 September

    UAE takes part in IAEA 69th General Conference

    VIENNA / WAM The UAE is taking part in the annual week-long 69th Regular Session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the organisation’s headquarters in Vienna from 15th-19th September, under the theme “Global Cooperation in the Nuclear Field”. Ambassador Hamad Al Kaabi, UAE Permanent Representative to the IAEA, is leading the UAE delegation, which …

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  • 17 September

    UBF commences preparations to host Sibos 2029 in Dubai

    DUBAI / WAM UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has commenced preparations to host to host Sibos 2029, the annual conference, exhibition, and networking event organised by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). UBF started the preparations, consultations, and meetings with its strategic partners; Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and Dubai Department of Economy and …

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  • 17 September

    UAE leaders congratulate President of Guyana on taking constitutional oath

    ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on taking the constitutional oath for a new presidential term. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness …

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  • 17 September

    Dubai’s National Industries Park secures over AED 1 billion in new projects in 2025

    DUBAI / WAM National Industries Park (NIP), DP World’s industrial hub in Dubai, has secured more than AED 1 billion in new projects so far this year, underlining strong investor confidence in the emirate’s growing industrial base. Between January and September, NIP leased over 7 million square feet of land, with the majority allocated to greenfield projects that will fuel …

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  • 17 September

    Dubai ranks among world’s top five, leads Arab World in Shipping Centre Development Index 2025

    DUBAI / WAM Dubai has reinforced its status as a leading global maritime hub, earning the title of “the crown jewel of the Middle East’s maritime sector,” according to the 2025 International Shipping Centre Development Index report, issued by Xinhua News Agency in collaboration with the Baltic Exchange. The report ranks Dubai among the top five global shipping centres and …

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  • 17 September

    Major Developments Announces Patrice Evra as Project Partner for Colibri Views at Landmark RAK Central Event

    DUBAI/GULF TIME Major Developments made headlines at the landmark RAK Central event by officially announcing global football legend Patrice Evra, former Manchester United champion and captain of the French national team, as Project Partner on Colibri Views, its upcoming flagship tower set to become one of the tallest developments within RAK Central. The announcement was made during the high-profile event …

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  • 17 September

    Sharjah Ruler launches recited Holy Quran by Raad Al Kurdi

    SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Wednesday launched the recited Holy Quran by reciter Raad Al Kurdi, in the narration of Hafs from Asim, at the premises of the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah. The Sharjah Ruler honoured reciter Raad Al Kurdi for completing the recited Quran, and …

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