ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed the United Arab Emirates’ full solidarity with the State of Kuwait and its support for measures taken by the security authorities to foil a terrorist plot targeting a vital facility, and the arrest of a Kuwaiti citizen who joined the …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Precision Football has officially opened registrations for its 2026/27 Academy, inviting young players across Dubai to join one of the region’s most comprehensive football development programmes. As an FA-approved international football academy, Precision Football offers a complete player pathway, supporting children from their first introduction to football through to competitive and professional-level opportunities. Combining UEFA-licensed coaching, world-class facilities …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME As a new school year approaches, Bawabat Al Sharq Mall is inviting families to embark on an unforgettable back-to-school adventure from August 21st to 30th, 2026, between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM, where learning, imagination and family fun come together under one roof. Children can look forward to an immersive programme inspired by this year’s theme, “Big …

ABU DHABI /WAM XRG, ADNOC’s international energy investment company, today announced its entry into Venezuela through the award of the offshore Loran licence by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, and the transfer of interest in the license by PDVsA Gas. Subject to customary regulatory approvals, XRG will hold an interest in the licence alongside bp and UCC. The licence contains …

DUBAI / WAM DP World reported revenue of $12.7 billion for the first half of 2026, up 13.1 percent year-on-year, as the strength of its global network helped the company navigate significant disruption to trade flows in the Middle East. Growth across Logistics, Marine Services and DP World’s international Ports and Terminals portfolio helped offset lower activity at Jebel Ali. …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with President of the Republic of Colombia His Excellency Abelardo de la Espriella, during which he expressed his sincere condolences over the victims of the earthquake in Colombia and wished the injured a speedy recovery. His Highness also extended his condolences …

ABU DHABI / WAM Investments by Emirati youth in Sharjah’s real estate sector reached a cumulative value of AED 4.3 billion as of August 2026, through 7,052 properties traded by 5,314 young individuals. This reflects their growing position as strategic partners and their strong confidence in the attractiveness of the emirate’s economic and legislative environment. The statistical figures released by …

ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Wednesday announced resilient financial performance in the first half of 2026, despite logistical and geopolitical disruptions arising from the regional conflict in the Gulf since March. EGA delivered Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) of AED4,506 million ($1,227 million), up 11 percent compared with AED4,065 million ($1,107 million) …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met businessman Yusuff Ali, Chairman of LuLu Group International, and a number of employees during a visit to a shopping centre in Abu Dhabi. During the visit, His Highness toured LuLu’s various sections, accompanied by Yusuff Ali and officials, and engaged in cordial conversation with employees …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has become the first tourism board in the GCC region to receive both GIMI Innovation Level 3 Accreditation and GIMI Future Foresight Level 2 Accreditation from the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI), a US-based organisation that sets international standards for innovation management. Saeed Ali …