ABU DHABI/WAM EDGE Group entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of the first FALAJ 3 class vessel during a ceremony held at the ADSB shipyard. This launch marks a pivotal phase in fulfilling the contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD), paving the way for an advanced fleet of vessels designed to enhance ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday recognised the 2025 winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Celebrating the transformational impact of 11 pioneering organisations and high schools from around the world, the prize reflects the UAE’s commitment to fostering scalable solutions to global challenges and empowering communities in their pursuit of sustainable prosperity. ...

LAHORE/GULF TIME Governance and inclusion play a crucial role in building resilient and equitable societies. This theme brought together leading voices from around the world for the third Pathways to Development Conference, held recently at LUMS, one of Pakistan’s premier academic institutions. A hallmark of this annual conference is its ability to connect academic insights with policymaking. Panels and discussions ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority (ADSSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), appointing it as the banking partner for its marriage loan service. This initiative is part of the Emirati Family Growth Programme launched by the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi to enhance the quality of life and boost ...

DUBAI/WAM Basel Anabtawi, Head of Content Operations at TikTok Middle East and North Africa, took center stage at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai to deliver a keynote speech titled ‘Small Spark, Big Impact: How Creativity Thrives on TikTok.’ This session was held as part of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday met with His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to strengthen cooperation for the mutual benefit of their countries and peoples. During the meeting, which ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday met with Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland. The meeting held at the Za’abeel Palace in Dubai explored new avenues for cooperation between the two nations in several vital sectors to advance mutual development goals. During the meeting, held in the ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME In today’s fast-paced world, where every minute counts, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals seeking quicker recovery are increasingly turning to innovative solutions like cold water therapy. KULA Recovery, an innovative brand in this field, has developed a range of advanced cold tubs aimed at transforming the recovery process. Founded by Nick Blair, a former player for ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE announced on Monday it will host the third edition of the World Local Production Forum from April 7 to 9 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), under the theme “Advancing Local Production for Health Equity, Global Health Security, and Sustainable Development,” during a press conference at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE hosted the Emirati-German Energy and Climate Partnership ninth high-level steering group meeting in Abu Dhabi with the aim of identifying topics for collaboration and activities to be implemented in the framework of the partnership during 2025. The meeting was held on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. It was co-chaired by Sharif ...