ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, has announced the addition of two new DC-themed rides at the award-winning Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Designed to captivate fans of the franchise and thrill-seekers alike, ‘Kryptonite Collider’, set to open to …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has stepped in urgently, via the UAE Aid Agency, to provide relief to those affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the southern coast of Philippines, resulting in the deaths of 35 people and injuries to more than 200 others. Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, stated, “This …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi-based advanced technology and defence group, EDGE, on Thursday launched EDGE Europe, a fully European commercial enterprise, headquartered in Paris. The new French-registered company introduces a fundamentally different way of building defence capability, one founded on technology-first industrialisation, rapid development, and an open, partner-driven ecosystem, designed to deliver sovereign capability faster than the traditional industry …

ABU DHABI / WAM The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health findings revealed that UAE respondents are the most confident in making informed health decisions among the 16 countries surveyed. Healthcare trust in the UAE remains exceptionally strong alongside one of the highest rates of Artificial Intelligence adoption to manage health globally. As healthcare systems around the …

STOCKHOLM / WAM Benjamin Dousa, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of the Kingdom of Sweden, met with Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, on the sideline of her official visit to Kingdom of Sweden headed by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has announced that it will be launching dedicated weekly freighter flights on its Boeing 777F aircraft to Almaty International Airport, Kazakhstan, commencing 16th June 2026. Almaty is Emirates SkyCargo’s first destination in Central Asia and the new weekly cargo flights from Dubai will help open a new trade corridor integrating …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his victory in the parliamentary elections as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Airways is to double its flights between Abu Dhabi and Kabul from 15th July 2026, with the route’s rapid growth since launch prompting the airline to add a second daily service in each direction. Kabul joined the Etihad network in March 2026, initially operating four times weekly. Demand has significantly exceeded expectations, with strong take-up …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates and Real Madrid CF have renewed their partnership, extending one of the highest profile sponsorships in football through to 2031, and cementing a relationship that will span close to two decades. Emirates has been a proud partner of Real Madrid since 2011, with the relationship deepening further in 2013 when the airline became the club’s official …

ABU DHABI / WAM Yas Island Abu Dhabi has announced the return of its Grand Prix Package for 2026, offering motorsport fans the opportunity to enjoy four days of racing action combined with stays at participating Yas Island Hotels and Yas Neighbour Hotels. The package offers guests the chance to experience the excitement of the on-track action, attend the iconic …