ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday attended a session exploring the UAE’s strategic vision for building an integrated artificial intelligence ecosystem. Discussions at the event reiterated a commitment to harnessing the power of AI for the benefit of individuals and communities, while strengthening the nation’s position as a leading global hub for …
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Winners of Hamdan–ALECSO Award for Distinguished Educational Research announced
DUBAI/WAM Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, in collaboration with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO), announced today the winners of the Hamdan–ALECSO Award for Distinguished Educational Research and the Hamdan–ALECSO Award for Digital Innovations in Education for the 2025 cycle. This year’s edition received 116 educational research submissions from 13 Arab …
Read More »EAD, ICBA complete UAE’s 1st Ghaf tree population genomics study
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE As part of a pioneering scientific collaboration, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) have completed the first-ever population genomics study of the Ghaf tree (Prosopis cineraria) in the country, revealing significant genetic insights critical for conserving this iconic desert species and supporting the development of …
Read More »Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs Abu Dhabi Executive Council meeting
ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has directed the enablement of residential grant transfers by gift among citizens – limited to spouses and first-degree relatives, in line with approved regulations – to enhance social cohesion and stability, and strengthen family bonds within …
Read More »Dubai International set for strong year-end travel peak with 10 million guests expected
DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB) is preparing for a strong year-end travel wave beginning 27 November and carrying through to 31 December 2025, with forecasts indicating over 10 million guests will pass through the airport during this period. The early lift begins with the UAE Eid Al Etihad long weekend, with daily totals averaging over 294,000, before accelerating into …
Read More »Dubai Airports brings to life a traditional Emirati Freej at DXB to celebrate the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad
DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Airports celebrated the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with a heritage-inspired experience, at Dubai International (DXB), inspired by the traditional Emirati Freej (neighbourhood); the beating heart of community life in the UAE’s early days. The celebration marked the “Year of Community,” highlighting the values of unity, belonging, and togetherness that define Emirati culture and the …
Read More »UAE Cabinet, chaired by Mohammed bin Rashid, approves 3,567 housing decisions for citizens worth over AED2.5 billion in 2025
ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved 3,567 housing decisions for Emirati citizens with a total value of AED2.546 billion during 2025, including 599 new decisions issued in the fourth quarter of the year valued at …
Read More »“Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre” and the “Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority” Sign a Comprehensive MoU to Enhance Hazardous Materials Handling Within Abu Dhabi’s Agricultural Sector
ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at establishing a general framework for cooperation in the handling of hazardous materials within the agricultural sector. The agreement supports the safe and responsible management of hazardous materials and reinforces the highest …
Read More »World of Coffee Dubai 2026 to host three live coffee auctions
DUBAI / WAM The World of Coffee Dubai 2026 will host three live auctions under the “Dubai Coffee Auction,” by y DMCC banner, during the event’s fifth edition, which will run from 18th to 20th January at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The auctions build on last year’s success, where bidding for select micro-lots exceeded US$10,000 per kilogramme, marking one …
Read More »Capital.com accelerates MENA growth with ‘crypto markets’
DUBAI / WAM Capital.com, a leading global trading platform and fintech group, on Thursday announced a major expansion of its crypto offering alongside robust growth across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The company has added over 1,200 new markets bringing the total numbers of instruments it offers traders to 5000, including a significantly expanded range of crypto CFDs, …
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