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SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA), chaired the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday at the academy’s headquarters in the city of Khorfakkan. H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan praised the academy’s achievements, noting that it has reached ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Symbolic Developments, the real estate division of Speedex Group, proudly announces the launch of its latest residential project, Symbolic Altus, in Liwan. Valued at AED 150 million, the development is designed around the concept of “elevated living” and reflects Symbolic’s commitment to creating thoughtfully designed, family-friendly communities that combine architectural elegance, modern functionality, and wellness-driven spaces. The launch ...

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Bloom Holding, one of the UAE’s foremost real estate development companies, has announced the launch of ‘Malaga’, the eleventh phase of Bloom Living, its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in Abu Dhabi.  Named after the Spanish town, Malaga offers the final collection of premium villas with lakeside views ranging from three to six bedrooms. The eleventh phase ...

DUBAI/WAM flydubai has announced seven new interline agreements, bringing the carrier’s total number of interline partners to more than 40. These strategic agreements give flydubai customers access to more than 30 destinations in Europe through Greece’s flagship carrier, Aegean Airlines, and Italy’s national carrier, ITA Airways. In addition, flydubai passengers travelling to the Far East and South-East Asia can enjoy ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The MOTN Festival will return this December for its ninth edition. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and conceptualised and produced by event coordinator Brag, the festival will run for more than 30 days across three locations in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Taking place from 28 November to 2 December ...

JEDDAH/WAM The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, participated in the fifth session of the Islamic Conference of Ministers Responsible for Water, held today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The UAE delegation was headed by Ahmed Mohammed Al Kaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Electricity, Water, and Future Energy Sector. During the conference, the UAE was elected ...

ABU DHABI/WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) today announced a record Group net profit of AED16.02 billion for the nine-month period ended 30th September 2025, representing a 24 percent yoy increase, while Profit Before Tax grew 26 percent yoy to AED19.25 billion in 9M’25. Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE) stood at 20 percent, remaining well above the Bank’s medium-term guidance. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Sheikh Ali Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has attended Global Food Week 2025, underway until 23 October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. H.H. toured the pavilions of local and international exhibiting entities, reviewed the latest F&B products and innovative agriculture technologies and services on ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor, met with Steve Witkoff, the US Special Envoy for the Middle East, and Jared Kushner, during their visit to the United Arab Emirates. The meeting discussed the latest developments regarding the ceasefire in Gaza and the efforts being made by the US ...