GULF TIME President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan shared a post on X, writing, “I extend my sincere condolences and sympathy to my brother Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his family on the passing of his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al ⁠Thani. May God grant him mercy, rest his soul in eternal peace, and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Wajeb Volunteering Association (WVA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand student participation in volunteer work and community initiatives. The partnership is designed to embed a culture of giving and social responsibility among the next generation of UAE graduates, while supporting the country’s broader sustainable development …

JAKARTA / WAM Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), has met Marwan Dasopang, Chairman, Commission VIII — Religious Affairs, Social Affairs, Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, and Disaster Management at the House of Representatives of Indonesia (DPR RI), to discuss ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation. The …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Federal Criminal Police Department, held a workshop in Abu Dhabi to discuss the development of a national strategy to combat cyber fraud, as part of its continued efforts to strengthen digital security and protect the community. The workshop brought together police leaders from across the UAE, senior officers and …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin …

ABU DHABI / WAM G42, the UAE’s leading artificial intelligence and technology holding group, has partnered with UAE Team Emirates-XRG and MET Helmets to unveil a new AI-designed helmet to be worn by the team during Stage 5 of the Tour de France from Lannemezan to Pau. The reveal marks the return of Helmetverse, G42’s global AI-powered design platform, that …

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that the 45th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will take place from 4th to 15th November at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together readers, authors, publishers, translators and knowledge creators from around the world. The 12-day event will feature literary and intellectual discussions, activities for children and young …

DUBAI / WAM Expo City Dubai has issued the first Expo Green Licences to six businesses, ranging from small-sized social enterprises to multinational organisations, as the city builds momentum in its role as the UAE’s first Green Innovation District. A pioneering product from Expo City Dubai, the Expo Green Licence is a key enabler of the Green Innovation District — …

DUBAI / WAM DP World’s Marine Services business, Shipping Solutions, has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of DP World Indus, a 2,500+ TEU container vessel dedicated to supporting domestic coastal trade across India. The addition of DP World Indus further strengthens Shipping Solutions’ coastal shipping capabilities in India, enhancing its ability to provide reliable, efficient, and sustainable cargo transportation …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, in his capacity as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), has issued Resolution No. 40 of 2026 establishing a specialised court to adjudicate human trafficking crimes in Abu Dhabi. The resolution comes as part of …