ABU DHABI /WAM The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has kicked off implementation of one of its Sixth Cycle research projects through its Australia Roadshow, bringing together researchers, university leadership and scientific experts to support project delivery and strengthen international collaboration in rain enhancement science. The roadshow commenced in Melbourne, Australia, with the technical kick-off of the …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways and TAROM, the national airline of Romania, have signed a codeshare agreement that connects Etihad’s global guests with Romania and Eastern Europe, and links travellers from Romania to Abu Dhabi. The agreement was signed at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro. Under the partnership, Etihad guests can book a single ticket …

ABU DHABI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a resolution appointing His Excellency Kamal Ishaq Almaazmi as Undersecretary of the Department of Finance.

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr. Abdulla Humaid Saif Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), affirmed that environmental sustainability has become a fundamental pillar of comprehensive development and a key driver in building more efficient, resilient and sustainable economies. He said that addressing environmental challenges requires an integrated approach based on enhancing resource efficiency, adopting advanced …

CAIRO / WAM An Egyptian-French archaeological mission has uncovered a Mamluk-era water supply system and the remains of a mosque near the Citadel of Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin) in Historic Cairo, the Middle East News Agency (MENA) reported. The discoveries were made during a joint project between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the French Institute for Oriental Archaeology …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned and denounced the Israeli targeting of a vehicle belonging to the Lebanese Armed Forces in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the deaths of a number of military personnel. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of any attacks that undermine Lebanon’s …

DUBAI / WAM The Digital School, one of the initiatives of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has launched a new phase of its Teacher Preparation Programme in Seychelles, in collaboration with the UAE Government Experience Exchange Programme office and the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development of the Republic of Seychelles. This phase aims to build …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as Director-General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, at the rank of Ministry Undersecretary. Hamad Al Kaabi has held several senior leadership positions, including serving as the UAE Permanent Representative to the International Atomic …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Bayut and dubizzle, part of homegrown unicorn Dubizzle Group, have launched “Proud of the UAE,” an industry-wide campaign bringing together some of the country’s leading real estate voices, including prominent brokerage leaders and long-standing top clients of the platforms, to express appreciation for the UAE’s leadership, vision and continued commitment to safety, stability and progress. The …

DUBAI / GULF TIME If you’ve been paying attention to Dubai lately, you’ll know watches are having a major moment. From luxury drops to collector communities, everyone’s talking timepieces. Now, a third-generation Indian restaurant is turning that obsession into actual savings. This June, popular Indian vegetarian-only casual dining restaurant Kailash Parbat at Al Seef is launching “Time Pays” — a …