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BERLIN / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was welcomed on Thursday at Villa Borsig in Berlin by His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of His Highness’ state visit to Germany. An official reception ceremony was held upon the arrival of His Highness’ motorcade at the historic lakeside …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates will be showcasing its first electrically powered Premium Economy seat featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen for the first time at Arabian Travel Market 2026 (ATM). The region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition will run from 14-17 September. Emirates’ new A350 fully electric Premium Economy seat introduces a full-height privacy divider, an industry first. Alongside the …

Dubai / Gulf Time Ministry of Finance Approved Accredited Service Provider Tax Star has reported a strong rise in enquiries and sign-ups from businesses looking to get ahead of the UAE’s e-invoicing deadline, reflecting growing awareness of the requirement across the market as the 30 October 2026 deadline approaches. Businesses with annual revenue of AED 50 million or more must …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Bloom Holding, a master developer committed to curating premium communities that provide a high standard of living, has announced the launch of Alhambra, the final release of Bloom Living, its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in Abu Dhabi. Alhambra brings together the final collection of low-rise premium residences, including apartments ranging from studios to three bedrooms, alongside …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met with his teams and a number of senior officials as part of his annual ‘New Government Season Meeting 2026- 2027,’ which reviewed the priorities of government work along with the key directions and projects planned for the coming phase. The meeting was …

EL ALAMEIN/WAM The UAE National Pavilion continued to attract strong interest on the second day of the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, welcoming 1,875 visitors, including senior official and military delegations from around the world. The pavilion, the largest at the exhibition, showcased advanced UAE capabilities, solutions and technologies across the aviation, aerospace and defence sectors. Supported by the Ministry …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack targeting the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this hostile attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and a threat to its security and stability. The …

AL ARISH/WAM The Future Leaders Empowerment Programme delegation participated in a number of humanitarian and community activities at the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish as part of its field programme and the efforts of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The student delegation visited several hospital departments, where they learned about the …

BERLIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Berlin on Wednesday on a state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. Upon entering German airspace, His Highness’ aircraft was joined by an escort of German military aircraft in a gesture of welcome. His Highness was accorded an official reception upon arrival, with a ceremony featuring …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Milano by Danube brought together more than 500 traders and business partners from across Dubai and the UAE at its annual Traders Meet at Ritz-Carlton DIFC, as the company addressed the growing impact of geopolitical tensions and global supply-chain disruptions on international trade. The gathering came at a time when businesses across the UAE are navigating rising freight …