DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Tuesday announced its industry-leading performance, driven by continued global confidence in Dubai as a destination for finance, business and innovation. The number of DIFC active registered companies rose to 10,018 at the end of the first half of 2026, having attracted 2,318 new active registered companies representing organic growth of 30 …
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DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (19) of 2026 forming the Board of Directors of the Dubai Humanitarian Authority, chaired by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani. According to the Decree, Abdulla Abdul Rahman Al Shaibani will serve as Vice Chairman. …
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AJMAN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, received Rauan Zhumabek, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UAE, at the Emiri Diwan. H.H. Sheikh Ammar welcomed the ambassador and wished him success in his duties. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between the …
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DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (19) of 2026 forming the Board of Directors of the Dubai Humanitarian Authority, chaired by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani. According to the Decree, Abdulla Abdul Rahman Al Shaibani will serve as Vice Chairman. …
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LONDON / WAM Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of National Media Authority (NMA), met with Kojo Boakye, Meta’s Vice President of Public Policy for Africa, Middle East and Türkiye, in London to discuss ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between the UAE and Meta in the fields of digital governance and content safety. The meeting formed part …
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SHARJAH / GULF TIME The Hashim Group, one of the UAE’s most trusted names in FMCG, inaugurated its seventh branch with the opening of a new hypermarket in Al Yarmook, Sharjah. The new facility was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Rashid bin Saqr Al Qasimi. The opening marks another milestone in Hashim Group’s continued expansion across the UAE. Established in 1979 …
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SHARJAH /WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), presided over the Council’s meeting on Tuesday at the Ruler’s Office. The Sharjah Executive Council reviewed several topics related to the performance of government departments and authorities, as well as the latest developments in government work …
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ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Keiko Fujimori of the Republic of Peru on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority’s UAE Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team. During the meeting, His Highness congratulated the team on successfully completing its third INSARAG External Reclassification, retaining its Heavy classification under the United Nations‑affiliated International Search and Rescue Advisory Group framework. …
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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Summer is in full swing at Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, where family time, great food and relaxed moments come together throughout the week. Little Acres Kids Club offers a full summer camp programme for children, while Roots Bar & Kitchen remains a go-to spot for easy catch-ups with friends and family. From poolside …
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