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SHARJAH/WAM The value of real estate transactions in the Emirate of Sharjah reached AED13.2 billion during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 31.9 percent increase compared to AED10 billion during the same period in 2024. The number of executed transactions rose by 4.8 percent to 24,597, up from 23,478. The growth reflects increasing investor confidence in Sharjah’s stable and ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Marking a momentous milestone in its legacy of community service and spiritual development, Danube Group has officially inaugurated a landmark mosque at National Industries Park (NIP) – the first and only mosque in the area. This new religious and communal space reaffirms Danube’s unwavering commitment to supporting infrastructure that nurtures unity, faith, and social harmony. Spanning a total ...

COLOMBO/WAM President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has received H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, as part of his working visit to Colombo. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his best ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has seen the value of its brand surge to AED 12.3 billion, a 17% increase from the previous year, according to Brand Finance Journal’s latest Top 500 Banking Brands report. As a result, ADCB has advanced seven places in the global banking brand value rankings to the 102nd position. A key driver to ...

DUBAI/WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, reviewed the first edition of the Dubai State of AI Report, and witnessed the official announcement of Dubai’s AI Policy for Government Entities, during his visit to Dubai ...

DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, issued Executive Council Resolution No (27) of 2025 transferring Saeed Ahmad Thani Al Tayer, CEO of the Social Development Sector at the Community Development Authority in Dubai, ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Baya, a homegrown sustainable home cleaning brand, has been redefining eco-friendly laundry care in the UAE with products designed to make everyday cleaning simple, safe and kind to the planet. Leading the way, Baya is the first brand to offer laundry detergent sheets — a biodegradable alternative to traditional liquid and powder detergents. These sheets are ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Grace Henson, UKI + EMEA Senior Trainer, is a seasoned expert known for her deep knowledge, passion, and results-driven approach. Her dynamic background in sales and training has empowered countless clinics to elevate their team capabilities and consistently deliver outstanding patient care. Now, as part of the HydraFacial team, Henson brings her expertise to the forefront—offering ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) marked the inauguration of a 6.3-megawatt solar power plant in the Comoros, funded with a AED25.7 million ($7 million). The project enhances the nation’s energy infrastructure, helping meet growing energy demands and stimulate economic growth, while highlighting the fund’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable advancement. Aligned with the UAE’s global development ...

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Distribution announced a major expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, increasing its charging points from 53 in 2023 to over 200 in 2024, with a target of operating 500 high-power chargers by 2028. Bader Saeed Al Lamki, CEO of ADNOC Distribution, said during the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS 2025) that the company continues to ...