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  GULF TIME The largest K-content expo in the Middle East will be held in Dubai, UAE, from November 15th to 18th. • 6 ministries, 12 public institutions, and 226 companies will take part. This marks the third K-Expo following Canada in August and Spain in September. • This event will present export strategies that connect K-content with related industries, …

DUBAI/WAM Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced a strategic partnership with Liferay, a global leader in Digital Experience Platforms (DXP), and CODE81, a regional technology consultancy and solutions provider. The MoU was signed between Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub, Moussalam Dalati, General Manager – Middle …

DUBAI/WAM Drydocks World, a DP World company, and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed an Agreement of Heads of Terms to evaluate and develop India’s first ship repair cluster at the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) in Cochin, Kerala. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, and …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met Michel Demaré, Chair of AstraZeneca, a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry. The meeting, attended by members of AstraZeneca’s Board of Directors, discussed opportunities to strengthen the strategic partnership with the company, and explored …

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye on the occasion of the Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, …

ABU DHABI / WAM Borouge Plc on Wednesday announced a 52 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) net profit increase to $295 million in Q3 2025, exceeding market expectations and driven by record production, strong sales, and resilient margins following the successful Borouge 3 plant turnaround in Q2. Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 rose to $565 million, representing an industry-leading 39 percent margin, up …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched the “Volunteering and Community Engagement Ecosystem” to reinforce the impact of volunteering and support nonprofit organisations in their various forms, enhancing their contributions to sustainable development. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated, “From Qasr Al Watan, we launched …

DUBAI/GULF TIME O Gold, the pioneering Emirati fractional gold and silver ownership app, has been honored with the award for “Best Shariah Compliant Gold Investment App” at the prestigious Global Takaful & Re-Takaful Awards Ceremony 2025. The accolade was accepted by Ahmed Abdeltawab, CEO of O Gold, at the event, which was held in conjunction with the 7th Global Takaful …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Talal Market, one of the UAE’s leading retail chains, officially unveiled the logo for its much-awaited “Winter Magic 2025–26” promotion at a ceremony held at the company’s Head Office in Dubai. The event was attended by senior management and representatives from various departments, marking the beginning of a festive and rewarding shopping season. The newly launched Winter Magic …

AJMAN/GULF TIME Embracing the UAE’s National Year of Community 2025, The Royal Academy Ajman, under the umbrella of North Point Education (NPE), reaffirmed its enduring commitment to social responsibility and collective well-being by hosting the 8th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Marathon at Safia Park, Ajman. The event stood as a heartfelt tribute to the nation’s vision of unity, compassion, and …