ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on Monday discussed the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, in support of shared priorities and interests, as well as the prosperity and …

SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched a new film titled ‘From Khorfakkan, Opportunities Begin’, spotlighting the strategic importance of Khorfakkan Port and the pivotal role it plays within an integrated economic and logistics ecosystem spanning the Emirate of Sharjah and the wider UAE. Connecting ports with logistics complexes, border crossings, transport networks and trade corridors, …

DUBAI/WAM The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai), in conjunction with the Consulate General of India, Dubai, marked India’s 80th Independence Day with a celebration of the country’s global rise and the deepening strategic partnership between India and the UAE. Held at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, the event brought together former Union Minister of State for External Affairs …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Foreign Ministers of UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, KSA, and Egypt condemn the declared Israeli rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and the Israeli rejection of Palestinian statehood. These positions amount to a direct …

AL ARISH/WAM Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 67 trucks carrying 683 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, in support of the Palestinian people and in response to their humanitarian needs amid the difficult conditions facing the Strip. The convoys included shelter supplies and food items, which were prepared …

    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. …