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ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aimed at accelerating innovation in digital trade, smart logistics, and responsible automation of port operations across MENA and global markets. The collaboration brings together AD Ports Group’s expertise in digitalisation, smart port infrastructure, and AI-enabled logistics, with UNDP’s global mandate in governance, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has seen its gold reserves rise by around 32 percent during the first eight months of 2025, surpassing AED30 billion for the first time. By the end of August, the value of the reserves reached AED30.329 billion, compared with AED22.981 billion at the end of December 2024. On a ...

KUWAIT CITY/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, to discuss the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in development and economic sectors, to advance their mutual interests and support the prosperity of both ...

DUBAI / WAM The UAE Government announced on Wednesday a strategic collaboration with Google, providing university students with a complimentary one-year subscription to the Pro plan of Google Gemini to get the most out of the generative AI tool and its related features for learning and discovery. This initiative is part of the country’s efforts to build an advanced talent ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received on Wednesday at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City, Radha Krishna Panday, Ambassador of Canada to the UAE, who called on the Ruler to greet him. HH Sheikh Saud welcomed the ambassador and discussed ways to enhance ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Wednesday announced that its innovative employee workplace savings plan, the DIFC Employee Workplace Savings (DEWS) scheme, has surpassed US$1 billion in Assets under Administration (AuA). Launched in February 2020, DEWS was the first initiative of its kind in the region, representing a transformational step by DIFC in modernising the way end-of-service ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME As Dubai’s real estate market surpasses AED 2.8 trillion in annual transactions, Dugasta Properties is preparing to host one of the city’s most anticipated celebrations of the year. The event, titled 10finity, will take place on 10 October 2025 at the Coca-Cola Arena. The date itself, 10.10, represents the company’s signature concept, “10 on 10,” which offers investors ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Dubai is set to break another world record. In a defining moment for global real estate, Vincitore Realty has unveiled its latest global masterpiece, Vincitore Wellness Estate, the world’s largest designer wellness residential tower, featuring the GCC’s first scientifically designed and certified wellness homes. As pioneers of designer wellness real estate, Vincitore has already set a new benchmark ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Union Insurance Company, a leading provider of innovative customer-focused insurance solutions to individuals and organisations in the UAE, is proud to announce the launch of its new online healthcare portal, offering individuals the ability to browse, compare, and purchase health insurance policies at their convenience. Designed to offer a seamless journey to customers, the new portal provides transparent ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a letter to His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, regarding bilateral ties and ways of strengthening cooperation. The letter was delivered by Counselor Hamad Al Matrooshi, Chargé d’Affaires at the UAE Embassy in Amman, during a meeting ...