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DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, appointed H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, as Chairman of Al Wasl Sports Club. His Highness also appointed Sheikh Butti bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum as Vice Chairman of the Club.

AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, and the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Sheikh Hazza was briefed on findings of the half-year performance report for 2026, including performance indicators related to …

DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (27) of 2026 appointing Malek Sultan Al Malek as Chairman of the Dubai Healthcare City Authority. The Decree is effective from its date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received US Senator Joni Ernst. The meeting discussed strategic cooperation between the UAE and the United States and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties for the benefit of both nations. The talks also covered regional security and stability, and efforts to promote peace in the Middle …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME LuLu Retail and Kody Middle East Holding have signed an MoU to launch the UAE’s first in-store robotic advertising network, introducing a new interactive retail media platform for brands and advertisers. 62 AI-enabled Odigo robots deployed across 30 LuLu stores in the UAE. The new network features 62 AI-enabled Odigo robots deployed across 30 LuLu stores in …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Reem Mall and Curate, in partnership with startAD and Agility, have officially announced the launch of the second edition of ‘The Emirati Concept at Curate.’ Launched following an exclusive gathering in celebration of Emirati Women’s Month, the initiative gives selected Emirati women entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their businesses through Curate’s physical and online retail channels. First launched in 2025, The Emirati …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME PANTHEON ACR (Art, Culture, Real Estate) has unveiled the next chapter of its cultural vision through HOP Events, setting out an ambitious roadmap to build one of the region’s most community-focused cultural platforms. Founded on the belief that meaningful connections are created through shared experiences, HOP Events is evolving beyond live entertainment to become a platform that …

DUBAI/GULF TIME IFA Hotels & Resorts has announced the completion of the show villas at “Al Tay Hills”, its landmark residential development in the Emirate of Sharjah. The project is a subsidiary of Kuwait Real Estate Company, a leading real estate firm listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange. The milestone reflects steady progress in construction and brings the project’s architectural …

Dubai / Gulf Time Mazal has officially launched its new digital platform, introducing what it describes as the UAE’s first escrow-protected ecosystem dedicated to the buying, selling and trading of premium Dubai number plates. The platform was unveiled at an exclusive launch event held at a cutting-edge digital and vibrant event venue, bringing together industry stakeholders, collectors, investors and enthusiasts to …

DUBAI/WAM Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer of the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA), revealed that the Authority plans to introduce a number of regulatory initiatives over the next two months covering transactions between free financial zones and the mainland in specific financial services sectors. He also announced that a major transformation in artificial intelligence and digital transformation is …