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 ABU DHABI/WAM Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), has announced the readiness of the financial infrastructure for Jaywan, the UAE’s domestic card scheme, to be activated locally and globally. Jaywan is the first domestic card scheme to be launched in line with the UAE’s digital transformation strategy, with the aim of strengthening ...

ISLAMABAD/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has held official discussions with Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad. Upon arrival, an official reception ceremony was held, during which Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif escorted HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Thursday with His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in development-focused sectors, as part of the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His ...

SHARJAH/WAM Arada sold out all four phases at its Masaar 2 project just three hours after the forested master community was launched for sale on Thursday.The hotly anticipated Masaar 2 follows in the footsteps of the hugely successful Masaar megaproject in the Suyoh district of Sharjah. Spanning 10.5 million square feet and featuring serene woodlands, nature-inspired architecture and world-class amenities, ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME SonicWall released the 2025 SonicWall Annual Cyber Threat Report, revealing a continued onslaught of cyberattacks on small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Once exclusively targeting large enterprises, threat actors now use more efficient targeting and AI-driven attacks making it clear that SMBs and organisations of all sizes can’t fight this battle alone — relying on the expertise ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched its annual inspection and awareness campaign targeting food establishments in preparation for the Holy Month of Ramadan. The campaign aims to ensure the availability of safe and high-quality food for the community while promoting food waste reduction. As part of the initiative, inspection teams will conduct field ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) has launched “Manarah”, an AI-powered data platform designed to support registered entities in forecasting workforce trends and ensuring compliance with pension laws. The initiative, which aligns with Innovation Month, reflects ADPF’s commitment to digital transformation and developing smart solutions that enhance pension services in Abu Dhabi. The platform features advanced AI-driven analytical ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, has recorded a 35 per cent increase in international patient visits in 2024. In 2024, the hospital saw more than 10,000 international patients encounters, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s healthcare efforts and highlighting its position as a leading healthcare destination for patients worldwide. The hospital saw an increased interest ...

AJMAN/WAM The Department of Human Resources of the Ajman Government has announced a 100 percent remote work policy for all local government employees on Fridays during Ramadan. The initiative, directed by HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, aligns with the UAE’s “Year of Community” efforts. According to a circular ...

DUBAI/WAM DMCC has announced two major strategic partnerships with the Beijing Innovation Service Hub for Digital Economy Enterprise Going Global, and Beijing Chaoyang Council for the Promotion of International Trade. The signings were made during DMCC’s first Made For Trade Live roadshow of 2025, featuring dual events in Beijing and Shenzhen, where it was also announced that total Chinese companies ...