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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME This summer, Abu Dhabi is providing more than 100 experiences and offers for residents and visitors, ensuring plenty to do and plenty of deals to enjoy in the coming months. Families can also take advantage of free hotel stays for kids at 40 properties, alongside dedicated family programmes and camps. The special offers across hospitality, …

UMM AL QUWAIN / GULF TIME National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ) and Sobha Realty, a leading luxury real-estate developer globally, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide preferential mortgage and financing solutions for customers purchasing off plan residential units across Sobha Realty’s developments. The partnership reflects the commitment towards supporting the UAE’s dynamic real estate sector …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The DIFC Courts has launched a new Commercial Mediation Scheme through its Mediation Service Centre, to provide businesses with an additional dispute resolution pathway to resolve commercial disputes early, preserve commercial relationships and maintain business continuity. Delivered in collaboration with The Mediation Hub MENA, the six-month initiative will run from 1 July to 31 December 2026. …

ASUNCIÓN / WAM On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, participated in the Mercosur Summit hosted in Asunción, the capital of the Republic of Paraguay, which brought together the leaders and heads of government of the bloc’s member states and partners. Delivering the UAE’s address …

CAPITALS / WAM Gold prices fell on ‌Wednesday after hitting a seven-month low in the previous session, pressured by higher Treasury yields and concerns over inflation and Federal Reserve rate hikes elevated. Spot ​gold was down 0.7 percent at $3,979.41 per ounce, as of 03:00 GMT. In the ​previous session, bullion slipped to $3,942.99 per ounce, its lowest point since …

DUBAI / GULF TIME This summer may look a little different for many families across the UAE. With travel plans shifting, routines changing, and more parents looking for easy ways to keep children entertained closer to home, the need for engaging experiences has never felt more real. For families navigating long summer days, screen fatigue, and the Dubai heat, Times …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), in partnership with Fujifilm Instax and Grand Stores, is giving UAE residents a new reason to celebrate and capture moments in Ras Al Khaimah with a destination campaign designed to turn summer getaways into cherished memories, whether reconnecting with loved ones through a resort stay by the …

DUBAI/WAM Emirates is marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its cargo fleet by becoming the first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger to freighter converted aircraft. The aircraft (A6-EBK) will enter commercial service with a flight from Hong Kong to Dubai carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo. The converted Emirates Boeing 777-300ERSF offers 100 tonnes …

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has visited the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports, organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Sports Council and sponsored by ADNOC Group. The event runs until 23rd August …

ABU DHABI/WAM SAKINA, the leading mental health network under SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SpeechCare Centre, a specialist in speech therapy and neurodevelopmental interventions, to advance research protocols and clinically guided frameworks in digital wellbeing and strengthen the link between scientific research and clinical …