GAZA/WAM The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip continues its medical and humanitarian services as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the health system and reinforcing its capacity to address current humanitarian challenges. The hospital continues to receive patients and deliver comprehensive healthcare services, including examinations, treatments and surgeries, as part of the UAE’s efforts to alleviate the …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Professor Charbel Dagher on winning the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in the Literature and Arts category. His Highness highlighted the central role that literature and the arts have played in shaping societies and civilisations throughout history. In a post on X, …

AJMAN/GULF TIME Ajman continues to strengthen its position as an emerging destination for refined living and smart real estate investment, attracting global figures seeking privacy, quality, and a fully integrated lifestyle. In this context, Brazilian football legend Dani Alves has selected a luxury residence by Tiger Properties within its landmark mixed-use development, Tiger Downtown Ajman. The development stands as one …

BEIJING / WAM China’s service trade maintained steady growth in the first 11 months of the year, with total imports and exports reaching over 7.2 trillion yuan (approximately US$1.02 trillion), up 7.1 percent year on year, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency reported. Specifically, service exports rose 13.4 percent to nearly 3.2 trillion yuan during this …

DUBAI / WAM A high-level delegation from the Dominican Republic reviewed the UAE Government’s best practices and future-ready models during an official visit organised by the Government Experience Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, reinforcing cooperation within the strategic partnership on government development between the two countries. The visit focused on exploring innovative solutions and flagship programmes across …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates consolidated its position in 2025 as the world’s largest international airline after carrying 55.6 million passengers across nearly 180,580 flights, covering distances equivalent to circling the Earth more than 29,000 times, and placing orders for 73 new aircraft. In a statement, the airliner said that 2025, during which it celebrated 40 years since the launch of …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent New Year greetings for 2026 to Their Highnesses and Majesties, Presidents, Kings and Princes of countries around the world, wishing them continued health and prosperity for their nations. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …

ABU DHABI / WAM Natural gas accounts for about 70 percent of Mubadala Energy’s production portfolio, the company’s Chief Operating Officer Adnan Bu Fateem said, describing 2025 as a “pivotal” year for the company’s international expansion. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Bu Fateem said the company entered the US market this year and advanced several strategic gas …

SHARJAH /WAM HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, on Tuesday presided over a periodic meeting of the Council. The meeting was held at the Ruler’s Office and included the presence of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) has announced the programme for the ADSW Summit 2026, focused on aligning government and industry leaders, investors and innovators to deliver system-wide action and accelerate sustainable progress. Under the ADSW 2026 theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go”, the Summit will take place 13-14 January at the ADNEC Centre Abu …