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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has unveiled the agenda for the upcoming edition of the Dubai Business Forum – China, which will take place in Shenzhen on 14 October under the theme ‘Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success.’ The programme features a series of discussions with prominent officials, experts, and specialist speakers, alongside carefully curated networking sessions. The event will …

ABU DHBAI / WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Euler Hermes Aktiengesellschaft, acting on behalf of and for the account of the Federal Republic of Germany to manage its official Export Credit Guarantee Scheme. The MoU establishes a framework for a long-term partnership focused on the joint …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2026) opened on Sunday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Novo Nordisk today announced first results from the STEP Young phase 3 trial, evaluating once-weekly semaglutide in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in children aged 6 to under 12 years old with obesity. Obesity prevalence is growing in this age group, for whom there are limited clinically tested and approved treatments available when …

BERLIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Her Excellency Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of his state visit to the country. During the meeting, His Highness commended the former Chancellor’s important role in strengthening UAE-Germany relations during her time in office, helping to deepen cooperation and expand …

BERLIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with German business leaders and company executives as part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. During the meeting, His Highness was briefed on the companies’ business activities and the industries in which they operate, as well as their latest products and innovations. The discussions …

MUNICH/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Markus Söder, Minister-President of Bavaria, met today in Munich to explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the UAE and the German state of Bavaria across key sectors. The meeting, which came as part of His Highness’ state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, took place …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Professional Beauty Abu Dhabi returns to InterContinental Abu Dhabi on 14th September 2026, bringing the region’s professional beauty community together for a full day of education, networking, competitions and industry insight. Designed for professionals at every stage of their careers, the show will offer visitors the opportunity to hear from industry experts, discover the latest products and …

Dubai / Gulf Time At his heaviest, Ilia Sheludiakov weighed 132 kg. Today, he’s 88 kg and training for a marathon. But for this Dubai-based entrepreneur, the 44-kilogram transformation was never really about the number on the scale. It was about learning to master something far less tangible: time itself. That journey, built on discipline, consistency, and an evolving relationship …

DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (55) of 2026 transferring Adel Abdullah Mohammed Al Karani from Dubai Municipality and appointing him as CEO of the Biodiversity Sector at …