Aqara Opens Its First Showroom in the Middle East and Africa (MEA)

DUBAI/GULF TIME Joy Smart Technology (JST), an ADGM incorporated technology company, is pleased to launch the flagship Smart Home Experience Store dedicated to offering the state of the art, localized, and energy efficient intelligent home/office technologies to MEA. Joy Smart Technology is a joint venture between Joy Global Ltd., a venture capital fund, and Aqara, a global leader and pioneer ...

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Project Management Trends Impacting MENA’s Sustainable Giga Projects

GULF TIME Giga projects have increasingly become the defining hallmark of leading countries in the Middle East, positioning them as key players on the global stage for innovation, sustainability, and technological advancement. These large-scale initiatives, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, demand a new approach to project management, one that transcends traditional limitations and embraces emerging trends. The success ...

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Sage Appliances expands its presence in Middle East with launch of Oracle Jet and Barista Touch Impress

DUBAI / GULF TIME Sage Appliances, the iconic global brand known for its award-winning espresso machines, has introduced two next-generation products to coffee enthusiasts in the Middle East: the Oracle Jet and Barista Touch Impress. Designed to elevate the at-home coffee experience, these new machines combine cutting-edge automation with thoughtful design, making it easier than ever to create barista-quality coffee—without ...

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Public bus coverage now reaches 88% of Dubai’s urban areas: RTA

DUBAI/ WAM Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority stated that RTA’s drive to expand the use of smart systems and artificial intelligence in the public bus service has enhanced the efficiency of Dubai’s mass transit network. It has improved operational performance, reduced costs, ensured better adherence to schedules, and ...

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UAE, WEF set stage for launching GFCs in October

DUBAI/ WAM The UAE Government and the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the launch of the 2025 edition of the Global Future Councils, to be held in Dubai on October 14 – 16, 2025. This landmark event continues a remarkable journey of collaboration between the UAE and the WEF, and builds on more than 16 years of success, with the ...

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400 UAE companies benefit from AED65.7b contract awards in H1

ABU DHABI/ WAM Nearly 400 local suppliers, contractors and service providers have received contract awards from ADNOC valued at AED65.7 billion in the first half of 2025 as the company deploys its purchasing power to boost socioeconomic growth, empower businesses and generate long-term value for the nation. The contracts span critical sectors such as drilling, logistics, operational support services, and ...

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Saud bin Saqr attends papal inauguration ceremony

ROME / WAM On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today attended the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV as head of the Catholic Church, succeeding the late Pope Francis. The ceremony took place in St. Peter’s Square in ...

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