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The 5th edition of the Middle East Tyre, Auto & Spare Parts Expo (METAS 2026) concluded today at Expo Centre Sharjah after three days of intensive trade activity, drawing over 19,000 professional buyers and generating approximately USD 210 million in tentative cooperation orders across the three-day event. Organised by Inter Commerce Expo Corp. (ICEC), METAS 2026 brought together 51 exhibitors …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD) has launched Qudwati programme as part of its ongoing efforts to provide Emirati youth with the knowledge and skills that broaden their perspectives and strengthen their ability to make informed decisions across their personal, social, and professional lives. The programme serves as an interactive opportunity that connects …

ASTANA / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, discussed during a phone call bilateral relations and efforts to enhance ties, particularly in the economic, investment, energy, technology, and artificial intelligence sectors, as well as other areas that promote development and serve the mutual interests of …

SUMEA, the Dubai-headquartered international sourcing, procurement and supply chain group, has opened SUMEAWORLD, a nearly 12,000 square metre global trade hub in DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), consolidating sourcing, procurement, warehousing and global distribution under one roof. The facility, secured on a 20-year commitment, will serve as SUMEA’s regional headquarters and central logistics platform, enabling customers and business …

ZANZIBAR / WAM The “Nahr Al Hayat Fund,” one of the Emirates Red Crescent’s (ERC’s) healthcare initiatives, has launched a medical camp in Zanzibar, Tanzania, to diagnose and treat children with congenital heart disease. The launch was attended by Ahmed Sari Al Mazrouei, ERC Secretary-General, and Saada Mkuya Salum, Acting Minister of Health for Zanzibar. Around 250 children underwent medical …

MOMBASA / WAM DP World is expanding its investment in Kenya through the development of the Mombasa Industrial Park, a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) that will strengthen the country’s position as a regional trade and logistics gateway and address the growing demand for modern industrial and logistics infrastructure in East Africa. DP World signed an agreement with GulfCap Africa, a …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the team behind the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. During the meeting, His Highness spoke with the delegation about their experiences and the valuable insights they gained through their participation in the international exhibition. He commended the efforts of all those who …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Danube Properties, who pioneered the iconic 1% per month payment plan, has unveiled another attractive homeownership opportunity aimed at making property ownership in Dubai more accessible than ever. Bayz 101 by Danube and Bayz 102 by Danube, two landmark residential developments in the prestigious Business Bay district, are now available for a limited-time offer with 0% …

based developer Burtville has started handing over units at Ville 11 in Masdar City, after the Department of Municipalities and Transport issued the development’s building completion certificate on July 31, 2026 — 14 months ahead of the handover originally scheduled for September 30, 2027. Construction broke ground in January 2024 and wrapped up in roughly 30 months, a milestone the …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, visited the Zayed Herbal Centre to review its research programmes and initiatives aimed at documenting, studying and developing Emirati herbal and traditional medicine in accordance with the latest scientific methodologies. His Highness was briefed on the centre’s …