ABU DHABI / GULF TIME On World Environment Day, celebrated annually on 5 June, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) is highlighting its commitment to sustainability through research, innovation, community engagement, and practical action that contribute to a more sustainable future. Over the past year, the University has strengthened its contribution to environmental research and sustainable development, addressing challenges ranging from …

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, today attended the graduation ceremony of the 13th cohort of the National Defence College in Abu Dhabi. On this occasion, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan said that preparing national leaders with strategic thinking and future foresight reflects the visionary …

GULF TIME In support of Scoliosis Awareness Month in June 2026, Adam Vital Hospital has launched “The Silent Curve of Scoliosis”, a dedicated awareness campaign encouraging early detection of scoliosis in children and adolescents. As part of the campaign, the hospital is offering Free Scoliosis Screening, including Consultation and X-ray, to help families identify possible spinal curvature early and seek …

DUBAI / WAM The 5th edition of the Middle Eastern Alliance for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Congress (MEAPEN 2026) officially opened today in Dubai, UAE, bringing together regional and international healthcare leaders, researchers, clinicians, academics, and industry experts to advance clinical nutrition, multidisciplinary healthcare practices, and patient-centered care. During the opening ceremony, Sheikha Shamsa bint Hasher Al Maktoum, Member of …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait. During the call, they discussed latest developments in the region and expressed their strong condemnation of the Iranian terrorist attacks that targeted …

AMMAN / GULF TIME The Jordanian Ministry of Education signed a five-year contract extension with Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) to continue delivering the vocational education development programme first launched in 2023, extending the partnership to 2031. The signing took place at the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in London. Under the extension, Pearson will continue to support the delivery …

GULF TIME Research Science Investment (RSI), United Arab Emirates, hosted a distinguished cultural celebration at Mohammed VI Tower, one of Morocco’s most iconic landmarks and the tallest tower in Africa, to honor an outstanding group of readers among Moroccan students and educators. The event was organized in partnership with the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports. The ceremony marked …

LONDON / GULF TIME Danube Properties, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, is set to strengthen its international presence with the launch of its new sales office in Central London. Located at 44 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW3 1BW, the new office marks another milestone in the company’s growing expansion across the United Kingdom. The opening follows the successful …

GULF TIME At a time when social media has become a major force in shaping public awareness, Emirati influencer and content creator Khaled Al Khalidi has successfully transformed his extensive digital reach into a meaningful platform that supports sustainability and food security across the United Arab Emirates. Over the past decade, Al Khalidi has established himself as one of the …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). During the meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the repercussions of the unprovoked terrorist attacks carried out by Iran against civilian sites and facilities in …