ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) announced Spring Break for students and academic and administrative staff across schools and universities in UAE, following the approval of Education, Human Development and Community Development Council (EHCD). Spring Break will begin from Monday, 9th March, until Sunday, 22nd March 2026. Classes and …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Women leaders across industries are reshaping organisations through action, intentionality, and empowerment. They are redefining leadership by creating environments where performance, well-being, and growth coexist. From marketing and corporate advisory to live events and creative industries, these leaders demonstrate that meaningful change starts with culture, access, and visibility. Surbhi Daga is bringing change to Nine Dots …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the winners of the Most Beautiful Quran Recitation for 2026 that forms part of the 28th edition of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award. His Highness honoured the winners during a reception for the Award’s finalists held at Majlis Umm Suqeim this …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the reopening of Nasdaq Dubai, effective Wednesday, 4th March 2026 at 10.00 am GST. Nasdaq Dubai is the international financial exchange based in the DIFC, providing a platform for regional and global investors to trade …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Rail, in an exceptional step, operated a passenger train as part of its trial runs on the route connecting Al Ghuwaifat station on the Saudi border and Al Faya station in Abu Dhabi. This measure supports the continuity of vital services and provides safe, reliable transport alternatives, guided by continuous risk assessment and evolving circumstances. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that UAE air defence systems intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 123 drones today, while one missile landed within the country’s territory without causing any human casualties. The Ministry stated that since the beginning of what it described as the blatant Iranian aggression, a total of 186 ballistic missiles have …

GULF TIMES This Ramadan, Sharjah Collection becomes a sanctuary of silence and light, where nature, heritage and understated elegance converge to create moments that linger far beyond a stay. Across its desert horizons, coastal sanctuaries and mountain hideaways, guests are invited to surrender to stillness and rediscover the quiet power of togetherness. Framed by golden dunes, tranquil mangroves and timeless …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, during which they discussed the serious escalation unfolding in the region and its implications for regional security and stability. During the call, the Canadian Prime Minister reaffirmed his country’s solidarity with the UAE …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, to discuss recent regional developments and their serious implications for security and stability. Prime Minister Albanese affirmed Australia’s solidarity with the UAE in light of the blatant Iranian attacks targeting its sovereignty, security, territorial …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Her Excellency Evika Siliņa, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region. Her Excellency Siliņa affirmed Latvia’s solidarity with the UAE in light of the attacks, which constitute …