ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday welcomed His Excellency Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During their meeting at Qasr Al Shati, His Highness extended a warm welcome to the Georgian Prime Minister, wishing Georgia and its people continued progress and ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), visited the 12th Quoz Arts Fest, which featured a range of creative activities, cultural experiences, installations, workshops, and artistic and entertainment events hosted by Alserkal Avenue over two days in strategic partnership with Dubai Culture and Al Quoz Creative Zone. The visit aligns with ...

HATTA/WAM The Al Khair Voluntary Award, in its ninth edition, honoured 75 volunteers on Monday at the Hatta Honey Bee Garden, Hatta, Dubai. These volunteers were recognised for their exceptional contributions in various fields that serve the community and promote values of giving and solidarity. Engineer Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Department in Ras ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) has reported a 24.2 per cent increase in real estate transactions in 2024 compared to the previous year. The emirate’s real estate market continues to demonstrate resilience and diversity, positioning itself as a premier destination for global investors. With a focus on catering to varied preferences, the sector has ...

SHARJAH/WAM The University of Sharjah (UOS) recently welcomed a distinguished delegation from Monash University, Australia, on an official visit aimed at exploring mechanisms to activate the two universities’ cooperation agreement and enhance their academic and research collaboration to serve mutual interests. The delegation was received by Professor Hamid MK Al-Naimiy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, while the visiting delegation ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi University (ADU) announced a remarkable ascent in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025. This year, ADU’s Business and Economics programme soared an impressive 39 places, achieving a global ranking of 62, positioning it among the top 100 universities and securing first place nationally. Furthermore, the university ranked first in three indicators ...

DUBAI/WAM Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a construction contract worth over AED1 billion to China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Middle East) (LLC) for Bluewaters Bay. Following the overwhelming response received for the project, this milestone marks a significant step in creating Dubai’s next iconic waterfront destination, with completion scheduled for Q4 2027. Bluewaters Bay will ...

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree establishing and organising the Sharjah Creative Quarter (SCQ). The decree establishes the Sharjah Creative Quarter as a dedicated hub for innovation and creativity, equipped with legal authority and financial and administrative independence to fulfil its objectives. Fully owned ...

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the establishment of a company called “Girass Agricultural” under the umbrella of the Sharjah Agriculture and Livestock Production (Ektifa), to produce organic fruits and vegetables and manage the greenhouse project in the city of Al Dhaid. The announcement of His Highness’ ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended the inaugural By the Star forum, which took place at Al-Jahili Fort in Al Ain. Organised by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, the event ...