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DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced its participation in the 21st edition of ‘DIFC Art Nights’, organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a key cultural and lifestyle hub in Dubai, from 23 to 26 April at Gate Village. The event aims to support both emerging and established artists from the UAE and …

ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has released its 2026 Transition Pathways Update. On Earth Day 2026, the report highlighted that FAB’s sustainable and transition finance activities contributed to nearly 4 million tonnes of CO₂ of avoided emissions in 2025. It also outlined continued progress in advancing the bank’s sustainability agenda and the progress of its Net …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Larry Fink, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock. The meeting addressed a number of issues of mutual interest, including developments in global markets. The two sides also discussed artificial intelligence and advanced technology and the opportunities they present to support investment and the global …

SHARJAH / WAM United Arab Bank PJSC (UAB) has reported a net profit of AED 75 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026. The results are underpinned by 16% year-on-year growth in total operating income, reflecting the Bank’s disciplined execution of its strategy, strong asset growth, and prudent risk management amid global market volatility and regional geopolitical uncertainty. …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the Dubai Metro Gold Line, the emirate’s largest sustainable transport project. Involving an investment of around AED34 billion, the new metro line will extend over 42 kilometres and 18 stations, marking Dubai’s first fully underground metro …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defence of the Italian Republic. During the meeting, the Italian Defence Minister conveyed to His Highness the greetings of Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, and her wishes for the UAE’s continued security and prosperity. The meeting discussed cooperation …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the Dubai Metro Gold Line, the emirate’s largest sustainable transport project. Involving an investment of around AED34 billion, the new metro line will extend over 42 kilometres and 18 stations, marking Dubai’s first fully underground metro …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The UAE’s favourite online platform connecting millions of users with property listings, has announced the adoption of TruEstimate™️. This advanced, data-backed property valuation tool, powered by Bayut in collaboration with the Dubai Land Department, is designed to empower sellers, landlords, buyers, renters, and real estate professionals with an accurate understanding of real market values across Dubai’s …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Tom Berendsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. During the meeting, they discussed developments in the region and the serious repercussions of the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks that targeted the United Arab Emirates and …

DUBAI / GULF TIME John Smith Public Relations has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Preston Developments, under which it will lead the integrated communications and strategic marketing efforts for “One by Preston” across the United Arab Emirates, the wider GCC region, and a number of targeted international markets. This partnership aligns with both parties’ vision to strengthen …