DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) partnered to support and enable the property technology (Proptech) sector. The collaboration aims to enhance research, development, and technological innovation, as well as ease of doing business in Dubai, and to contribute to the growth of emerging startups, small and medium and innovative enterprises ...
Read More »Canon breaks visual boundaries with ‘World Unseen’ at Sikka Art & Design Festival
DUBAI / GULF TIME Canon, in partnership with Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Kalimat Foundation, is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking “World Unseen” exhibition at the Al Shindagha Historic District during the Sikka Art & Design Festival. Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai ...
Read More »Walls and Courtyards Brought to Life at 13th Sikka Art & Design Festival
DUBAI / GULF TIME A remarkable collection of murals, artworks, and sculptures is transforming the Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood as it hosts the 13th Sikka Art & Design Festival. Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the festival—an initiative under the Dubai Quality ...
Read More »UAE-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group discusses cooperation with Lithuanian parliament at FNC
ABU DHABI / WAM Members of the UAE-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Federal National Council (FNC), headed by Sarah Mohammed Falkinaz, Chairperson of the Group, held discussions with Modesta Petrauskaitė, Head of the Group for Inter-Parliamentary Relations with the UAE, on Monday at FNC headquarters. During the meeting, Falkinaz emphasised the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Lithuania ...
Read More »Razan Al Mubarak chairs 112th IUCN Council meeting in Guatemala
ABU DHABI / WAM Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), recently presided over the 112th meeting of the IUCN Council in Antigua, Guatemala. The meeting serves as a pivotal moment for the organisation. Delegates are assessing the progress achieved in 2024 while charting the path for 2025 and beyond. A central focus ...
Read More »Saif bin Zayed attends second day of UAE SWAT Challenge 2025
DUBAI / WAM HH Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, witnessed the competitions of the sixth edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2025. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Interior and hosted by the Dubai Police General HQs at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai, the event drew the presence ...
Read More »Beltone Holding Reports Net Profits of EGP1.7 Billion for FY2024, up a Sharp 4.6x Year-on-Year
DUBAI/ GULF TIME Beltone Holding (BTFH.CA) announced its financial results for FY2024. Beltone’s growth strategy and data-backed business model have continued to deliver exceptional results, with consolidated revenues reaching EGP7.2 billion, growing nearly 4x year-on-year. In terms of profitability, Beltone achieved a record-breaking EGP1.7 billion in net profits, delivering 4.6x year-on-year growth on the back of solid results across its ...
Read More »Brand Dubai concludes Hatta Winter initiative
DUBAI/ WAM Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced the successful conclusion of the Hatta Winter initiative activities, which drew an unprecedented number of visitors from across the UAE and the wider region. Held under the directives and patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of ...
Read More »Museum of the Future unveils aerial taxi prototype installation
DUBAI/ WAM The Museum of the Future, in partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has unveiled a prototype of the aerial taxi developed by Joby Aviation. Exhibited on the museum’s Tomorrow, Today floor, the prototype highlights Dubai’s forward-thinking vision for smart, sustainable transportation and its commitment to the Dubai Self-Driving Strategy. The aerial taxi initiative is a cornerstone ...
Read More »UAE solidifies leadership in solar energy, driving sustainability
ABU DHABI/ WAM The UAE has strengthened its global leadership in solar energy through substantial investments in renewable energy projects, advancing its sustainability and climate neutrality goals. These ambitious projects demonstrate the UAE’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The UAE currently hosts three of the largest solar power plants in the world, targeting a clean energy production capacity ...
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