RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended a dinner held at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village in Ras Al Khaimah, hosted by the embassies of Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala to celebrate Central American cuisine. The dinner was attended by Francisco Chacón Hernández, Ambassador of …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the launch of Phase II of the Real Estate Tokenisation Project, marking the start of resale activity in the secondary market starting from 20 February, in a strategic step that reflects the project’s transition from a pilot phase to a more advanced operational stage, within a regulated model that enhances the …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the fifth-anniversary of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The University is commemorating its five-year milestone since welcoming its first cohort of students in 2020, as well as MBZUAI’s achievements throughout the period 2020-2025. The obverse side of …

HO CHI MINH / WAM G42, the Abu Dhabi-based technology holding group, and a consortium comprising the FPT Corporation and the Viet Thai Group, have signed a Framework Cooperation Agreement to develop sovereign AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure across Vietnam. The initiative aims to support Vietnam’s ambition to become an AI-native society and a leading AI hub in Southeast Asia, …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, arrived in the UAE on Monday on a fraternal visit. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President El-Sisi upon his arrival at the Presidential Flight in Abu Dhabi. Also present to welcome the Egyptian President were H.H. Sheikh Hamdan …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its official services and experience through ChatGPT Apps Directory. This move redefines government service delivery mechanisms in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcing Dubai’s pioneering role in adopting future technologies. With this milestone, DEWA becomes the first government entity and first utility worldwide to offer its services through …

SHARJAH / WAM The Emirate of Sharjah has been selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to participate in the pilot implementation of the Early Childhood Care and Education – Progress Assessment and Transformation Tool (ECCE-PATT). The selection recognises Sharjah’s sustained efforts to advance early childhood systems through evidence-based policy, effective governance, and the provision of …

ABU DHABI /AD MEDIA OFFICE The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has launched the Contributions of Muslim Scholars initiative in response to directives from His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to highlight the civilisational role of Muslim scholars across the ages. The initiative aims to showcase the …

DUBAI / WAM Guided by the vision and directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE continues to strengthen its long-standing commitment to advancing government development, fostering effective international partnerships, and exchanging successful governance practices among nations. To …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Hollywood fashion house For The Stars, led by legendary designer Jacob, will make its highly anticipated Middle East debut with an exclusive one-night event in Dubai. Fashions For Love: For The Stars by Jacob takes place on Valentine’s Eve, Friday, 13 February 2026 at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, transforming the base of the world’s most iconic tower …