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GULF TIME Forsan Central Mall is pleased to announce the launch of Forsan Wonderland, a family-focused activation taking place from November 7 to December 7, 2025. The event marks the debut of Faris, Forsan Central Mall’s first official character, designed to engage children and bring fresh energy to the upcoming season. One of the most joyful parts of Forsan Wonderland ...

GULF TIME Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH), one of the UAE’s most trusted hospitality investment and management companies, has announced the launch of The Residences at Nasim Al Bahr, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Al Marjan Island, marking the group’s debut in Ras Al Khaimah’s thriving luxury real estate sector. With a total development value of AED 3 Billion, ...

GULF TIME Joseph Ciolli, CEO of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, reflects on the brand’s journey from beneath the Brooklyn Bridge to the heart of Dubai. With decades of craftsmanship, a passion for authentic flavors, and a people-first philosophy, Ciolli shares how Grimaldi’s is expanding globally while preserving the soul of its original coal-fired pizza. Joseph Ciolli, CEO of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, talks about ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it supported the establishment and expansion of 582 digital startups during the first nine months of 2025, reflecting the impact of the chamber’s efforts to position Dubai as a leading global hub for digital business and entrepreneurship. ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s economy continued to maintain its strong upward momentum in the first half of 2025, surpassing projections and consolidating its position as a one of the world’s most vibrant and competitive urban economies. The emirate’s GDP grew 4.4 percent to reach AED241 billion in the first half of the year. In the second quarter alone, Dubai’s GDP ...

DUBAI / WAM The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s first and largest event dedicated to the content creation industry, has announced that The Sustainable City in Dubai, the first fully integrated, sustainable community in the Middle East offering a healthy, low-carbon lifestyle powered by clean energy generated from solar panels, and one of the flagship projects of SEE Holding, ...

GAZA / WAM The Emirati field hospital in Rafah welcomed a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as part of a visit to review the UAE’s humanitarian and medical initiatives under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, aimed at enhancing cooperation to bolster the healthcare sector in Gaza. During the visit, the delegation received medicines and medical supplies extended by the ...

BANGKOK / WAM Calidus Holding Group is taking part in the Defence & Security 2025 exhibition, held in the Thai capital Bangkok from 10th to 13th November, as part of the United Arab Emirates’ national pavilion. This participation marks an important milestone in the Group’s series of international engagements, aimed at showcasing its latest integrated defence systems and advanced air ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia 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 Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Federative Republic of Brazil, over the victims of the devastating tornado that hit the state of Paraná, which resulted in several deaths and injuries, wishing a speedy recovery to all those injured. His Highness ...