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GULF TIME Ras Al Khaimah has firmly established itself as one of the UAE’s most compelling real estate investment destinations, with Al Marjan Island at the centre of its rise. Anchored by landmark investment into the emirate – led by the multi-billion-dirham Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort – and rising international visibility, the island continues to draw regional and …

DUBAI/WAM Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, met today with Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank Group, at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Dubai to discuss ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the UAE and the World Bank Group (WBG), as well as shared global priorities and opportunities …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, has announced the addition of two new DC-themed rides at the award-winning Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Designed to captivate fans of the franchise and thrill-seekers alike, ‘Kryptonite Collider’, set to open to …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has stepped in urgently, via the UAE Aid Agency, to provide relief to those affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the southern coast of Philippines, resulting in the deaths of 35 people and injuries to more than 200 others. Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, stated, “This …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi-based advanced technology and defence group, EDGE, on Thursday launched EDGE Europe, a fully European commercial enterprise, headquartered in Paris. The new French-registered company introduces a fundamentally different way of building defence capability, one founded on technology-first industrialisation, rapid development, and an open, partner-driven ecosystem, designed to deliver sovereign capability faster than the traditional industry …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Dhabi launched in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as a complete global banking experience designed to empower individuals and businesses to grow beyond borders. Built with a human-first philosophy at its core and amplified through intuitive digital delivery, Dhabi reimagines banking for modern global …

RIYADH / GULF TIME Beautyworld Riyadh, the Kingdom’s leading and most influential beauty event, will return from 21–23 June 2027 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, marking a significant new chapter for the rapidly growing industry event. Positioned as a key mid-year meeting point for the beauty industry in Saudi Arabia, the 2027 edition is strategically timed to support …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Before dessert became theatrical, technical and meticulously plated, it was simple. It was a birthday cake shared with friends. Chocolate-coated ice cream bars on hot summer afternoons. Soft serve that melted faster than you could eat it. Family gatherings where sweets appeared at the centre of the table and everyone reached for a spoon. This summer, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is set to host the inaugural EMEA Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Conference (CHRIE) in Dubai. Held in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Foundation, the event will take place at the Library from 9 to 12 November …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is celebrating Philippine Independence Day at City Centre Deira with a special flag-raising ceremony and a limited-time-only community pop-up in partnership with PINAS Cargo. This year, City Centre Deira is honouring the rich culture and contributions of …