SHARJAH / WAM The Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council is celebrating its 10th anniversary since its establishment in 2015 under the patronage and directives of HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council. The council marks this milestone with a series of events and initiatives throughout …

AL ARISH / WAM The eighth UAE aid ship, Khalifa, reached Al Arish Port in Egypt on Tuesday as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3,” in preparation for delivering its cargo to the Gaza Strip, in continuation of the UAE’s humanitarian support for the Palestinian people. The ship was received by a delegation of representatives from humanitarian and charitable organisations, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has wrapped up its participation in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) subnetwork meeting, a forum designed to deepen cooperation among cities that integrate creativity into urban development. The gathering provided an opportunity to share ideas and best practices that strengthen the cultural and creative industries. The engagement reflects …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME The Kataria Foundation has partnered with King’s College Hospital London, Dubai, to launch an innovative initiative aimed at advancing research, clinical innovations, and patient care for Parkinson’s disease. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in establishing a regional hub for Parkinson’s research with a global impact. As the Parkinson’s Centre of Excellence King’s Dubai is at the …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Andalusia Group, a pioneering real estate developing company based in Dubai, announced the launch of Bottega 33 Residences, its second branded residential project under the Bottega concept, which will be developed through strategic partnership with Arete Developments, a premium real estate developer renowned for its commitment to excellence. Located in the heart of Majan, the vibrant neighbourhood in …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries on Monday announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to supply 0.5 million metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for a 10-year term. The agreement underscores ADNOC Gas’ expanded global footprint, particularly across the high-demand Asian LNG market, reinforcing …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates is continuing its humanitarian mission in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, carrying out the 62nd airdrop of aid under the “Birds of Goodness” initiative, part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The operation is conducted in collaboration with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with the participation of France, Germany, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued its 2024 Financial Stability Report, which includes a comprehensive assessment of financial system stability and financial developments across sectors amidst increased global challenges and risks. The report affirmed the robustness of the UAE banking sector, supported by strong capital and liquidity buffers, alongside improved asset …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, conducted an inspection visit to the HQ of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). He was received by Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, Director-General of the Centre and President of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), along with several …

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced it has successfully redesigned and restructured a series of key services, reducing their number by 50%, as part of Phase II of the “Zero Government Bureaucracy” programme. Launched by the UAE government, the programme aims to create a government free of unnecessary complexity, with faster, simpler, and more effective …