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ABU DHABI/WAM Banking operations statistics released on Thursday by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) showed that the value of transfers executed within the country’s banking sector through the UAE Funds Transfer System (UAEFTS) rose by 15.5 percent during the first two months of this year (January and February), reaching AED3.4 trillion compared to AED2.962 trillion during the same …

ABU DHABI/ WAM IHC, the global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, has announced a major milestone in its AI governance journey with the introduction of Aiden Insight 2.0, the next-generation AI Board Observer. Developed in collaboration with aleria, Aiden Insight 2.0 is the UAE’s first fully sovereign, on-premise AI observer, enhancing data security while redefining how boardrooms …

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will begin an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan on Sunday, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. During the visit, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi will hold talks with the Kazakh leadership to further strengthen the deep-rooted ties between the two …

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Princess Jawaher bint Bandar bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Ready to swap touristy trattorias for something a little more authentic? Media One Hotel and Studio One Hotel are bringing the magic of Italy straight to the table this May, as Italian-Canadian guest chef Daniela Sfara returns to host not two, but four cosy, soul-stirring supper clubs across Media One Hotel and Studio One Hotel’s most-loved dining …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Downtown Dubai’s celebrated Thai dining destination, Thiptara, invites guests to transform their midday routine with the launch of its new elegant business lunch experience, The Taste of Siam. Starting from May 5, the three-course set menu is a flavourful lunchtime treat inspired by the vibrant cuisine of Thailand. Set within Thiptara’s refined interiors where rich wood tones, …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Say goodbye to basic maki. A new sushi game has arrived in town and it’s stealing Dubai’s delivery scene. Introducing Soyfish — a sleek, new sushi concept available exclusively on Deliveroo, bringing a bold new take on premium sushi from Vancouver straight to your doorstep. Plus, get a flat 50% off your Deliveroo order this weekend only …

ABU DHABI / WAM EMSTEEL on Thursday announced the launch of its first Green Finance Framework, an initiative that marks a pivotal step in aligning the Group’s financial strategy with its long-term sustainability and decarbonisation goals, positioning EMSTEEL at the forefront of sustainable finance in the region. The Framework enables EMSTEEL and its subsidiaries to issue a variety of green …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, held a phone call to discuss ties between the two countries and ways to enhance them, particularly in economic, development, and other priority sectors that offer additional opportunities for constructive cooperation. The two leaders discussed a number of …

ABU DHABI /WAM Miral and The Walt Disney Company marked a historic milestone with the official announcement of the Middle East and Africa’s first Disney theme park resort destination on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The announcement was celebrated with a record-breaking 9,000-drone show and fireworks display at Yas Links, accompanied by live performances from world-renowned pianist Lang Lang, iconic Emirati …