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VISION DEVELOPMENTS has officially broken ground on SERA GARDENS by Vision, marking the commencement of construction on its latest residential development and further strengthening the company’s growing presence in Dubai Production City. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on – October 2026, brought together VISION Developments’ leadership, project partners and key stakeholders to mark the start of construction and another important milestone …

Binghatti Capital Limited, an investment management firm regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), announced that the Binghatti Pinnacle Development Fund has completed its investment strategy, achieving a net internal rate of return (IRR) of 194% and a net multiple on invested capital (MOIC) of 2.3x for external limited partners. These returns are net of fees, fund expenses and …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, inaugurated the third edition of the Horouf & Kalimat – Early Childhood Literacy Conference 2026 at ERTH Abu Dhabi, marking the conference’s first edition in the UAE capital since its launch. Organised by Kalimat Group in strategic partnership with the National Academy for …

N’DJAMENA / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, has sent a written message to His Excellency Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, inviting him to attend the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the honouring of the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and to participate in the Abu Dhabi …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, sent a written message to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, inviting him to attend the UN Water Conference 2026, which will be co-hosted …

ABU DHABI / WAM EMDAD, a leading integrated service provider for the energy, utilities, and industrial sectors, has announced its official rebranding to NMDC Emdad. The step comes following EMDAD’s acquisition by NMDC Group through NMDC LTS, fully integrating its established heritage into the Group’s broader ecosystem. The transition will cause no disruption to its day-to-day operations. NMDC Emdad’s existing …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Etihad Credit Bureau, the federal entity responsible for providing credit information and data-driven analytics in the UAE, has announced the launch of its next-generation Credit Score 3i for individuals at its new Abu Dhabi office. The launch represents a significant evolution in credit scoring methodology, reflecting the evolving financial landscape and the increasing diversity of …

DUBAI / GULF TIME OGold, the UAE-based Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed super app, has surpassed two million users, doubling its user base in just six months and marking a significant milestone in its mission to make precious metals ownership more accessible to everyday consumers. The achievement reflects growing demand for secure, transparent, and technology-driven alternatives to traditional gold and silver …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has announced that its active energy-sector membership reached 6,224 as of October 2026, with more than 2,500 companies joining since the beginning of 2024. New registrations in the sector rose by 11% in 2025 compared with 2024. The figures underline the scale and diversity of Abu Dhabi’s energy business …

ABU DHABI/WAM Yasser Al Atta, Salah Gosh, Othman Al Zubair, five others sentenced to life imprisonment in arms trafficking, money laundering case Arms trafficking, money laundering case sentence ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has brought the case of an illicit weapons and ammunition trafficking and money laundering network to a close, …