ABU DHABI / WAM The seventh edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi concluded today following three days of high-level keynotes, panels, performances and workshops exploring the theme “Culture for Humanity and Beyond”. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the event brought together over 3,700 attendees, 300 participants, 200 speakers and more than 100 sessions, representing ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced on Monday at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai that the expansion of Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is set to open to the public this summer. Gearing up for a summer like never before, this phase of the waterpark’s expansion will significantly enhance ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has issued Ministerial Resolution No (34) of 2025 regarding the recognition of qualifications issued by foreign higher education institutions (HEIs). The resolution outlines key conditions, including verifying the qualification’s authenticity, and ensuring that the issuing HEI is legally established, licensed and accredited by the relevant accreditation body ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Presight has announced its participation at the Future of Digital Countries (FDC) Summit 2025 in Cairo, Egypt. The company will be present at the UAE Pavilion alongside the UAE Cybersecurity Council, spotlighting its AI-driven smart city innovations as part of its mission to bring Applied Intelligence to life across urban landscapes. Presight’s participation at the FDC ...

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, praised the efforts of those managing the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) and its distinguished and specialised level of service as it approaches its 50th year. He commended Sheikha Jameela bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SCHS, for her great ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, discussed relations between the two countries and explored opportunities to deepen ties. The two sides addressed bilateral cooperation, particularly in development-related sectors, and discussed exchange between the UAE and Australia following the ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME The winners of the Yousef Bin Saeed Lootah Young Scientists Award in the fields of circular economy, renewable energy, and green chemistry were officially announced during the opening session of the 57th General Conference of the Association of Arab Universities (an organization working within the framework of the Arab League). The event was held at the International University ...

AJMAN / WAM Free Zones Authority of Ajman (FZA) announced exceptional financial and operational results for the year 2024, a testament to the efficacy of its forward-looking economic vision and proactive strategies aimed at diversifying key sectors and enhancing the investment climate within the emirate. Fuelled by a significant rise in the number of investors and the expansion of diverse ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has announced the official launch of its Fractional Sukuk platform “Smart Sukuk”, a new digital investment solution that enables customers to invest in fractionalised sukuk certificates directly through the ADIB Mobile App. With this launch, ADIB becomes the first bank to introduce an innovative investment ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Rabdan Academy has officially launched an initiative to integrate advanced virtual reality (VR) technologies into its academic programmes. This transformative step is set to create an immersive and interactive learning environment, equipping students with cutting-edge skills that align with the demands of the digital age. As part of the initial phase, the academy has ...