DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved the appointment of Mohamed Rashid bin Taliah as Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Government Knowledge Exchange. Mohamed Rashid bin Taliah previously served as Head of Government Services in the UAE Government, where he oversaw the development of government services across the …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Airports on Monday confirmed that a limited resumption of operations will begin Monday evening, March 2, 2026. A small number of flights will be permitted to operate from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). According to the Government of Dubai Media Office, the authority instructed passengers not to travel to …

QUITO – ECUADOR/WAM Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador, has awarded H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the National Order of Merit in the Grade of Grand Collar, during an official ceremony held at Carondelet Palace in Quito. The decoration was conferred recognition of His Highness’ contributions to deepening bonds …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Celebrate Ramadan in the enchanting ambiance of Hatta Restaurant at Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, a premium five-star hotel located in Deira on the banks of Dubai Creek. Embrace the spirit of togetherness, celebration, and culinary delights throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan. Hatta Restaurant welcomes guests into a season of tranquility with an inspired selection of …

QUITO – ECUADOR/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived at Carondelet Palace in Quito, welcomed via an official reception ceremony, during which the national anthems of the UAE and the Republic of Ecuador were performed. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed and President Daniel Noboa then reviewed the guard …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives, during which they discussed the latest regional developments and their implications for regional security and stability. During the call, the Maldivian President reaffirmed his country’s rejection of the blatant Iranian attacks …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, during which they discussed developments in the region and the serious military escalation undermining regional security and stability. During the call, the Indian Prime Minister reaffirmed his country’s rejection of the …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who reaffirmed his country’s solidarity with the UAE following the blatant Iranian attacks on its territory and on a number of other countries in the region. He also expressed Kazakhstan’s support for …

DUBAI,/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, received a telephone call from Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs of the State of Qatar. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest …

ABU DHABI/WAM Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in joint US and Israeli strikes, Iran’s Islamic Republic News Agency reported on Sunday. The Iranian official media outlets also declared 40 days of national mourning following his death. Earlier reports from state media said that Khamenei’s daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law were also killed in the US-Israeli attacks.