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DUBAI /GULF TIME One Group, a global real estate powerhouse, has officially entered the UAE development market with the launch of ELEVATE, a visionary new brand dedicated to lifestyle-centric real estate development that reflects a complete philosophy of luxury living. ELEVATE’s journey in the UAE will begin with a flagship branded beachfront development. While full details remain under wraps, the ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME SelfDrive Mobility, a leading mobility tech company, has announced the exclusive launch of the all-new Geely Cityray, now available through flexible monthly subscriptions via the SelfDrive app. This latest addition to SelfDrive’s growing fleet underscores the company’s commitment to offering innovative, accessible, and tech-forward mobility solutions designed for modern, urban families and professionals. The 2026 Geely ...

SHARIAH / WAM In a high-level meeting chaired by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) in its 4th session set the stage for the next phase of growth, building on past year’s phenomenal achievements that have made it one of the region’s fastest growth technology parks. The meeting, hosted ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has discussed with the Portuguese Business Council ways to enhance cooperation between the private sectors of both countries. The discussions focused on strengthening the Council’s role in supporting the Portuguese business community in Sharjah, facilitating trade missions, and coordinating economic conferences and forums. The meeting also emphasized aligning the ...

DUBAI / WAM Charles Ng, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at the Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), said that economic ties between Hong Kong and the UAE are experiencing steady and promising growth driven by shared interests, strategic location, and ambitious development visions. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Ng described the UAE as a key economic and investment ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin of the Dawoodi Bohra community. His Highness welcomed Sultan Saifuddin and his accompanying delegation at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. The two sides exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings and expressed their shared hopes for peace, prosperity and wellbeing for people across the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of e&, has set a new world record for connectivity by achieving an Uplink (UL) speed of 600Mbps on a live 5G network, a landmark in the 5G-Advanced evolution. This significant achievement was made possible by aggregating FR1 bands at 2100MHz and C-band, paired with Uplink 3Tx (three transmit antennas) ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the occasion of the Accession to the Throne Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...

LONDON/WAM Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, attended the opening of London Tech Week, which began today and runs until June 13 at Olympia London. Abdulla Al Hamed, accompanied by Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Director-General of the National Media Office, met with several officials ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Dubai Metro Blue Line, a key milestone in the expansion of the city’s public transportation network. Spanning 30 km and comprising 14 stations, the new line is set to transform mobility across nine ...