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DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) continues to enrich the local cultural landscape through its School of Life initiative, empowering community members to develop new cultural and life skills within an innovative, interactive learning environment. This July, the initiative, which falls under the umbrella of Dubai’s Quality of Life Strategy, will present a diverse programme …

GULF TIME When summer temperatures soar across the GCC, travellers increasingly seek destinations that combine cooler coastal climates, effortless luxury, and enriching cultural experiences. Malta, located in the heart of the Mediterranean, offers exactly that, and at the centre of it all is Iniala Valletta, one of Europe’s most distinctive boutique luxury hotels. A Different Kind of Summer Escape Unlike …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Gerard Steeghs, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UAE, at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City, who paid a courtesy visit on the occasion of the end of his tenure. H.H. the Ruler …

At EES Europe 2026, SVOLT Energy Technology officially consolidated its global strategic positioning by presenting a unified, full-scenario energy storage portfolio. Marking its most significant international deployment since SNEC 2026, the company’s rollout provides systematic infrastructure solutions for residential, commercial and industrial (C&I), utility-scale, and artificial intelligence data center (AIDC) applications. Rather than deploying isolated hardware variants, SVOLT’s entire next-generation …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Logistics & Services plc today announced an upgrade to its full‑year 2026 financial guidance, incorporating current performance delivered in the second quarter of 2026. The Company wishes to further update the market on the ongoing strength of its Shipping segment. This updated guidance reflects actual performance year‑to‑date and assumptions for the remainder of the year …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has won two awards at the Global Banking & Markets (GBM) Middle East Awards 2026, receiving the Rising Star Sukuk House of the Year and Islamic Project Finance House of the Year awards. In addition to the institutional awards, ADIB was recognised for its leading role across several landmark, award-winning transactions, …

ABU DHABI / WAM EMSTEEL Group has signed a collaboration agreement with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global research centre and the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), to advance high-strength reinforcement solutions designed to enhance the protection and resilience of the UAE’s critical infrastructure. The agreement establishes a framework for EMSTEEL and …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Dr Patrick Herminie, President of the Republic of Seychelles, on the occasion of his 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 …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Legend Motors, part of Legends Holdings, a diversified UAE business conglomerate with interests in the automotive industry, energy, and travel and tourism services, has unveiled the 212 Navigator, the latest model of the distinguished off-road automobile brand which is carving a niche in the UAE. The launch took place at the opening of the 212’s …

SHARJAH / WAM The fifth Khorfakkan Mango Festival opened in Khorfakkan, recording a 40 percent increase in participation compared with the previous edition. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan City Municipality and Expo Khorfakkan, the festival runs until Sunday evening under the theme “Mango: Our Fruit, Our …