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  OSAKA / WAM The UAE Pavilion has concluded its six-month participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, an event focused on innovation and cultural exchange, after attracting over five million physical and virtual visitors since its opening on 13th April 2025, making it one of the most visited international pavilions. The pavilion welcomed 4,930,645 million in-person visitors, 113,443 online visitors, and ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today welcomed the successful debut of ALEC Holdings, a diversified engineering and construction group headquartered in Dubai. The listing marks the UAE’s largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) in the construction sector, by both valuation and size, and the first in the sector in over 15 years. It underscores Dubai’s position as a leading ...

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (83) of 2025, appointing Sabah Salem Al Shamsi as Assistant Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai for Government ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed an increase in the area of nature reserves in Abu Dhabi to reach 20% of the emirate’s total land area. The initiative aligns with the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 programme and reinforces the UAE’s commitment to global leadership in sustainability and environmental preservation. The Environment ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME As Dubai’s property market continues to garner global attention, AKFA Holding is charting a new chapter in its luxury ecosystem by stepping into real estate. In a detailed conversation, Muhammed Zekeriya Akgad, Chairman of AKFA, shares his conviction that Dubai remains one of the world’s most compelling destinations for real estate investment, from holiday homes to ...

UAE / GULF TIME Kavit Handa, a UK citizen and Dubai-based global healthcare investor, has announced the acquisition of 100% of BB Hamodialyse, Moldova’s largest and most trusted dialysis services provider. The investment, made through Africa Capital, the Dubai-headquartered investment group he chairs, marks a significant expansion of the UAE’s role in advancing global healthcare access. “As a British investor ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Tiger Properties, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, has announced the launch of its latest residential project, “Sky Gate”, located in Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), Dubai, with a total investment of AED 600 million. This marks the company’s third major project in 2025, underscoring its continued expansion strategy and response to the growing demand for premium ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME In time for the new season, Villa Sélène and Crafty Fox unveil a fresh calendar of culinary experiences designed to elevate every occasion. From elegant mid-day escapes and happy hour gatherings to Riviera-inspired brunches and intimate dinners, Villa Sélène sets the tone for refined dining in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, Crafty Fox embraces the social spirit ...

GULF TIME When the Wool Runner launched, it didn’t just make a mark; it left an indelible footprint on the footwear industry. Ten years later, it remains one of Allbirds’ most enduring successes – and now, in celebration of the brand’s 10th anniversary, the footwear company is delivering a fresh take on the icon that started it all with the ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Interiors UAE, a brand at the forefront of interior design in the region, spotlights the resurgence of Classic and Neo-Classic design with its newest collection. Reaffirming its heritage and design expertise, Interiors highlights why these two distinct yet complementary styles are making a comeback in luxury interiors. Like micro trends, design aesthetics in the age of social media ...