DUBAI/WAM Emirates anticipates that more than 300,000 travellers will begin their journeys from Terminal 3 this weekend, starting on Friday, 18th April, and continuing until 21st April. With expected traffic congestion in and around Terminal 3, the airline has advised customers to arrive at the airport early and ensure all travel documents are ready to avoid potential delays.
Read More »Virgio Announces Collaboration with Miss UAE Dr Mahra Lutfi to Drive Sustainable Fashion Movement
DUBAI/GULF TIME Virgio, the pioneering sustainable fashion brand, has announced Dr Mahra Lutfi—Miss UAE and Miss Planet International—as its Sustainable Fashion Ambassador. The collaboration was announced during a media event that had industry leaders and key stakeholders in attendance at the Paramount Hotel in Dubai, underscoring Virgio’s commitment to making ethical fashion mainstream and promoting eco-friendly style choices throughout the ...
Read More »UAE, Chad Presidents discuss bilateral ties
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks today with His Excellency Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, who is on an official visit to the UAE. The discussions explored ways to enhance bilateral relations and also covered a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest. Welcoming ...
Read More »Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed witnesses inauguration ceremony of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi in Saadiyat Cultural District
ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has witnessed the inauguration ceremony of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a transformative multisensory art experience and cultural landmark in Saadiyat Cultural District. H.H. Sheikh Khaled emphasised that the opening of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi reinforces the ...
Read More »King’s College Hospital London in Dubai successfully carries out emirate’s first paediatric liver transplant
DUBAI/WAM In a landmark medical breakthrough for the emirate of Dubai and in a testament to the synergy between the public and private healthcare sectors, a medical team at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai has successfully performed the city’s first liver transplant on a 13-month-old child, with the support of Al Jalila Foundation – the philanthropic arm of Dubai ...
Read More »Saud bin Saqr receives Prince Philippos, Princess Nina of Greece
RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has received Prince Philippos of Greece and his wife Princess Nina at his palace in the city of Saqr bin Mohammed. The royal couple is currently visiting the UAE. H.H. Sheikh Saud engaged in warm conversation with the guests ...
Read More »RAK Ruler receives US Consul General
RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Thursday received Robert Raines, the United States Consul-General for Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City. He was accompanied by a delegation from the healthcare sector of the UAE -US Business ...
Read More »Abdullah bin Zayed receives Deputy PM, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Tourism of Malta
ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday received Dr Ian Borg, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Malta, in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two top diplomats discussed enhancing bilateral relations and explored opportunities to enhance cooperation across ...
Read More »UAE President attends Al Nahyan family wedding celebrations
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday attended wedding celebrations hosted by the Al Nahyan family at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi. The occasion marked the marriage of Sheikh Zayed bin Saif bin Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan to the daughter of HH Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy ...
Read More »Sharjah Islamic Bank reports net profit of AED318.9 million for Q1 2025
SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) commenced the year 2025 with strong financial performance during the first quarter, achieving a net profit after tax of AED318.9 million, an increase of 24.6 percent compared to AED255.9 million in the first quarter of 2024. Income from investments in Islamic financing and Sukuk grew by AED56.2 million, or 6.6 percent, reaching AED914.3 million in ...
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