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AL AIN / GULF TIME Al Ain Museum successfully concluded its vibrant three-day programme celebrating International Museum Day under the theme “Uniting a Divided World,” welcoming visitors from across the community to engage in a series of immersive educational workshops and interactive cultural experiences from 16 to 18 May. Marking the first International Museum Day celebration since the museum’s reopening in October 2025, the …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Popular comedian and actor Kiku Sharda has received the handover of his apartment at Skyz by Danube, marking another milestone in Dubai’s growing appeal among global celebrities and investors. Developed by Danube Properties, Skyz by Danube is a contemporary residential tower known for its modern design, fully furnished premium apartments, and lifestyle-focused amenities in Arjan – …

DUBAI / GULF TIME WOW Resorts today hosted a signing ceremony at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, marking a major milestone for the JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort & JW Marriott Residences Al Marjan Island, the first JW Marriott-branded residential property in the GCC, located on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. WOW Resorts has engaged China …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE, in partnership with Makani Al Shamkha Mall, has launched the 15th edition of the “Eid Al Adha Wishes Market,” running from 12 May to 10 June 2026 at Makani Al Shamkha Mall in Abu Dhabi. Held in line with the UAE leadership’s vision to strengthen social cohesion during the Year of Family, …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research (SCHESR), chaired on Monday morning the meeting of the Council’s Permanent Executive Committee at its headquarters in University City. The meeting discussed enhancing academic performance in educational institutions and ways …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The OceanX Education Portal, a first-of-its-kind immersive projection dome experience, is now on display at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi until December 2026. The portal invites visitors to explore beneath the surface of the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, offering an experiential window into ocean science, exploration, and discovery. Developed through a …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Council for Fatwa announced the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah for the year 1447 AH this evening, Sunday, 29th Dhul Qa’dah 1447 AH, corresponding to 17th May, 2026. The announcement followed the review of moon-sighting results and observation reports submitted by specialists, experts and traditional moon-sighters across the UAE through …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the unprovoked terrorist attack targeting an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra region, carried out by a drone that entered the country’s territory from the western border direction, without causing any injuries or any impact on radiation safety levels. …

MUSCAT / WAM Data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf revealed that the Council countries achieved a remarkable milestone in the field of immunisation, as the coverage rate for essential vaccines reached 100 percent during 2024, compared to approximately 84 percent globally. This reflects the efficiency of national immunisation programmes …

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, headed the UAE delegation to the World Digital Education Conference 2026. The event took place recently in Hangzhou, China, under the theme ‘AI + Education: Transformation, Development, Governance’. The delegation examined the ways China uses AI to …