Friday , 22 May 2026

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UAE air defences engage 18 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missles, 47 UAV’s

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on Friday engaged 18 Ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 47 UAV’s launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 475 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles and 2,085 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national …

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UAE National Orchestra celebrates decades of Emirati screen music

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE National Orchestra will present a new concert programme dedicated to the music of Emirati television and film, performed in full symphonic arrangement in a way that reflects their place in the UAE’s social and cultural memory. From Screen to Stage spans five decades of Emirati screen production, from the late 1970s to the present …

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ADIB strengthens partnership with Jubail Investment Company to deliver landmark development in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has reaffirmed its role as a key enabler of large-scale real estate development through its strategic partnership with Jubail Investment Company (JIC). The Jubail Island project, solely financed by ADIB from inception through to completion, reflects the Bank’s integrated approach to supporting landmark developments across …

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EDGE debuts multi-domain defence solutions at FIDAE ‘26

ABU DHABI / WAM EDGE Group will mark its first participation at FIDAE 2026, Chile, expanding its presence in Latin America. From 7th to 12th April, EDGE will showcase a broad portfolio of cutting-edge solutions across air, land, and cyber domains, reflecting its integrated, multi-domain approach to modern defence. “Our debut at FIDAE highlights EDGE’s expanding role in Latin America’s …

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UAE air defences engage 19 ballistic missiles, 26 UAVs

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE air defences on 2nd April 2026 engaged 19 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 457 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,038 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their …

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ALC opens nominations for 4th edition of Sard Al Thahab Award

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the opening of nominations for the fourth edition of the Sard Al Thahab Awards, with submissions accepted until 15th June 2026. The award forms part of the Centre’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the …

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Creative Lab workshops encourage creativity in storytelling for the young

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Creative Lab, the youth talent development arm of Abu Dhabi’s Creative Media Authority (CMA), hosted a series of online creative media workshops during the spring break which introduced young students aged 9-12 to storytelling, scriptwriting and digital content creation. The initiative engaged 38 students from across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, offering …

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Sharjah Innovation Park unveils AI Hub to support economy

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) on Tuesday unveiled AI Hub, a one-stop shop for Artificial Intelligence and digital technology services, with the goal of accelerating AI adoption and capacity building, while generating commercial value for SPARK, partners and the broader ecosystem. The project was launched during a SPARK Business Breakfast event, attended by a …

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UN urges action to transform inefficient food systems

NEW YORK / WAM Every year, the world throws away roughly a billion tonnes of food that is absolutely safe to eat. Around 60% of food waste happens at the household level while the rest comes mostly from food service and retail. The issue was in the spotlight on Monday, the International Day of Zero Waste. The International Day of …

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