ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced its membership in the Digital Education Council (DEC), a global community of institutions dedicated to driving sustainable innovation and accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence in higher education and workforce development. As a member of DEC, Khalifa University will gain access to exclusive resources and collaborative opportunities, enabling …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Ports Authority (DPA), under the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, has officially joined the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) as a regular member. The move reflects Dubai’s strategic direction to strengthen its presence on influential international platforms within the global ports sector and to further its role in advancing a more sustainable, …

NEW DELHI / WAM On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended the opening session of the AI Impact Summit, chaired by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, and attended by a number of heads of state, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA), presented by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), has revealed the shortlists for its 20th edition (2025–2026). The selections span diverse categories, including Literature, Young Author, Translation, Literary and Art Criticism, Arab Culture in Other Languages, Manuscripts, Encyclopaedias and Lexicons, and Publishing and Technology. These distinguished works exemplify the …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has been ranked first in the UAE and 67th globally for granted US utility patents in 2025 according to the prestigious annual ranking announced by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This milestone coincides with the UAEU’s Golden Jubilee and reflects its continued commitment to innovation and research …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,440 inmates from correctional institutions across the country. His Highness has also undertaken to settle any financial obligations arising from the prisoners’ sentences, in observance of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative reflects the UAE President’s commitment …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received today at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City, Dr. Meshal bin Ahmed Al Ghamdi, Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, who called on H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr on …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME In a step that reinforces integration between higher education and the healthcare sector, Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Al Ain University and Appolonia & Synergy Dental Holding Group, aimed at advancing the medical education ecosystem and elevating clinical training standards in the field of …

GULF TIME On February 15, the international round of YUKA Gymkhana Challenge 2026 took place at Yas Marina Circuit, bringing together professional drivers, members of the motorsport community, and a broad audience of spectators. The event further strengthened the project’s position as one of the region’s most dynamic and recognizable motorsport formats. The 2026 edition marked the second YUKA Gymkhana …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Union Insurance Company, one of the leading providers of innovative customer-focused insurance solutions to individuals and organisations in the UAE, announced today its financial results for the 2025 fiscal year. The robust performance is attributed to a strategic focus on core portfolio growth and a commitment to underwriting excellence, as demonstrated by the following financial indicators: …