ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines following the earthquake that struck the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE welcomed the joint statement on Sudan, which reaffirmed the shared commitment to supporting a peaceful, democratic, and stable path forward in line with the aspirations of the brotherly Sudanese people. The UAE commended international and regional efforts, including the outcomes of the Berlin Conference and calls for an end to the war and the …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), the authority has allocated new humanitarian assistance worth AED36.7 million to support humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip. The assistance forms part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, launched under the directives …

NEW YORK / GULF TIME Perfect Corp. (NYSE: PERF), a global leader in AI and AR beauty and fashion technology, will showcase its latest AI innovations at VivaTech 2026, taking place June 17–20 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in France. Attendees are invited to visit Hall 7 – 2nd Floor – Booth B13 to experience live demonstrations, meet with Perfect Corp. experts, and …

GULF TIME Shangri-La Le Touessrok Becomes Mauritius’ Largest Hotel Beehive Sanctuary Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius is home to a total of 16 beehives that are hosting over 700,000 bees, making the luxurious island resort the first hotel in Mauritius to become home to more than half a million bees, establishing the largest bee population within the country’s hospitality sector. The …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 90 percent of a project to construct a 1,500-metre bridge with two lanes in each direction, providing direct entry and exit between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour, one of the emirate’s leading modern waterfront and tourism destinations and home to the largest yacht marina in the Middle East. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) hosted a virtual workshop titled ‘Industry Immersion for Impact: Leading Change in UAE Future Skills and Labour Maket’, bringing together 40 representatives from higher education institutions (HEIs), industry and other economic sectors. Organised by the Future of Jobs and Skills Working Group under the Advisory Committee for …

MINSK / WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, has concluded a visit to the Republic of Belarus, where he held bilateral meetings with senior officials, including Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov, and Minister of Economy Yuri Chebotar. The visit underscores the UAE’s commitment to further expanding economic collaboration and …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital, part of Emirates Health Services (EHS), has achieved a medical milestone, successfully completing a series of advanced paediatric robotic surgeries – the first of their kind in the UAE. This achievement reinforces EHS’s role as a pioneer in adopting advanced medical technologies and delivering specialised healthcare in line with the …

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 …