Author: Gulf Times

Dubai, United Arab Emirates :- Danube Properties, who pioneered the iconic 1% per month payment plan, has unveiled another attractive homeownership opportunity aimed at making property ownership in Dubai more accessible than ever. Bayz 101 by Danube and Bayz 102 by Danube, two landmark residential developments in the prestigious Business Bay district, are now available for a limited-time offer with 0% down payment and affordable instalments of just 2% per month, giving buyers an exceptional opportunity to own a home in one of Dubai’s most sought-after locations. Rising over 100 storeys, the Bayz by Danube towers are set to become…

SHARJAH, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed ways to strengthen economic and trade cooperation with the Dominican Republic, encouraging the business communities of both countries to develop strategic partnerships across diverse investment fields. Discussions also focused on boosting bilateral trade and mutual economic growth, while highlighting the importance of coordinating reciprocal trade and investment delegation visits as a step towards direct business-to-business engagement and stronger institutional collaboration between companies and economic institutions in both markets. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, received Renso Herrera Franco, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – July 30, 2026: Danube Properties is set to hand over 11 projects in one year, marking one of the company’s largest delivery milestones and reinforcing its commitment to delivering projects on time and often before time in Dubai’s thriving real estate market. The upcoming handovers include Elitz 1 & 3 by Danube in Jumeirah Village Circle, Sportz by Danube in Dubai Sports City, Viewz 1 & 2 by Danube in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Oceanz 1, 2 & 3 by Danube in Dubai Maritime City, Fashionz by Danube in Jumeirah Village Triangle, and Oasiz 1 &…

Farhan Saeed, Mai Dhai, and Hadia Hashmi to Headline Star-Studded Celebration at Expo City on August 9 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – July 20, 2026 – The Pakistan Association Dubai, in collaboration with Emirates Loves Pakistan, is set to host the largest Pakistani Independence Day festival in the UAE, promising an unforgettable day of culture, cuisine, and celebration. The grand event, titled “Celebrate Pakistan’s Biggest Independence Day Festival in the UAE,” will take place on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM onwards at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City South Halls – marking what is expected to be the largest gathering of Pakistanis in the UAE. Star-Studded…

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has taken a major step toward strengthening the future of the Abu Dhabi T10 League by assuming majority ownership and commercial rights control of the tournament, turning it into a fully Abu Dhabi-owned and managed sporting property. The move was announced by Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH), which will now oversee the long-term development of the world’s fastest cricket format with the support of Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB). Officials described the transition as the beginning of a new era for the Abu Dhabi T10, aimed at enhancing governance,…

LAHORE: Pakistan’s premier F-Class long-range shooter, Mohsin Nawaz, has become the first athlete from shooting sports to receive the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, marking a historic moment for the country’s sporting landscape. The award was conferred by Asif Ali Zardari during the Presidential Awards ceremony held in Islamabad on May 13, recognising Mohsin Nawaz’s outstanding contributions to long-range shooting and his role in elevating Pakistan’s profile in the international arena. Speaking after receiving the award, Nawaz described the honor as a milestone not only for himself but for the entire shooting sports community in Pakistan. He expressed gratitude to his parents, supporters,…

Aaron Hardie ne ek yaadgaar all-round performance ke zariye Peshawar Zalmi ko Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) ke final me Hyderabad Kingsmen ke khilaf shandar jeet dilayi. Yeh match Gaddafi Stadium me khela gaya. Zalmi ke captain Babar Azam ne toss jeet kar pehle bowling ka faisla kiya, jo bilkul sahi sabit hua. Aaron Hardie ne bowling me lajawab performance dete hue 4 overs me sirf 27 runs dekar 4 wickets hasil kiye. Unki zabardast bowling ki wajah se Hyderabad Kingsmen sirf 129 runs par all out ho gayi (18 overs me). 130 runs ka target chase karte hue Zalmi…

DUBAI, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The launch establishes a new pathway to prepare specialised government leaders aligned with national priorities in the economic, technological, and policymaking domains. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed met with members of the first cohort, which brings together a select group of Emirati talent from government entities. He said,…

SHARJAH, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of the wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Cultural Office of the Sharjah Family and Community Council has announced the winners of the eighth edition of the Sharjah Award for Gulf Women’s Creativity 2026. The edition saw the crowning of seven female creatives from across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, distinguished for their contributions in literature and criticism, following strong competition across the award’s three categories: literary studies, narrative creativity (short…

VANCOUVER, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — The FIFA Congress convened in Vancouver, Canada, on Thursday with the UAE participation and approved the FIFA Annual Report 2025, including the cycle budget for 2027-2030, which foresees record-breaking revenue of US$14 billion. This means that an unprecedented amount will be available for FIFA to reinvest in the game, with FIFA’s 211 Member Associations entitled to football development funding, representing an eightfold increase compared to the programmes that were in place prior to 2016, as FIFA Forward investments will reach a new high of $2.7 billion. “Let me just say that, obviously, (FIFA) Forward…