ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced a new policy that will bring Arabic into every private and charter kindergarten across the emirate, starting from Pre-KG to KG2, beginning Fall 2025. Beyond literacy, it’s about anchoring the next generation in their linguistic roots and establishing a strong foundation in the mother tongue ...

NEW YORK/WAM The top UN official in Iraq reiterated his confidence in the resilience of the country’s people, and the determination of their leaders, in a briefing to the Security Council on Tuesday. “Iraq is a nation of profound history, strength, potential, and pride. By working together, Iraqis can continue to make meaningful strides towards stability, prosperity and human rights ...

  DUBAI / GULF TIME W Capital, a Dubai-based leading real estate brokerage, has confirmed that real estate tokenization technology positions the emirate at the forefront of the global scene as an advanced hub for real estate technology and artificial intelligence applications.  Dubai is pioneering regulatory and operational steps towards adopting the latest digital transformation solutions. The brokerage’s recent report ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the winners of the fourth edition of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. The ceremony, held at Emirates Towers in Dubai, was attended by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates has unveiled a multi-year partnership with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), making it the Premium Partner and Official Airline Partner of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. The partnership with EPCR adds to Emirates’ successful and extensive global sponsorship lineup of rugby properties and reinforces its place as one of the premier supporters of ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates and Air China have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic framework for expanding their existing reciprocal interline cooperation. The signing took place on the sidelines of the 81st Annual General Meeting (IATA AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in New Delhi. The MoU was signed by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines activated their codeshare agreement, strengthening connectivity between Africa and Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. This bilateral partnership enhances global travel opportunities for guests, with seats available to book now. Ethiopian will start services from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi (AUH) on July 15, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has received Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, a leading global investment and asset management company. During the meeting, discussions focused on investment opportunities across sectors of mutual interest, as well as a review of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, stressed the importance of enriching humanitarian content as an institutional and societal responsibility shared by media institutions and digital content creators. This responsibility is vital considering the unlimited ...

DUBAI /GULF TIME One Group, a global real estate powerhouse, has officially entered the UAE development market with the launch of ELEVATE, a visionary new brand dedicated to lifestyle-centric real estate development that reflects a complete philosophy of luxury living. ELEVATE’s journey in the UAE will begin with a flagship branded beachfront development. While full details remain under wraps, the ...