Thursday , 2 April 2026

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UAE President, Mohammed bin Rashid welcome UAE’s guests participating in World Governments Summit 2026

DUBAI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed guests of the UAE participating in the World Governments Summit 2026, which begins tomorrow in Dubai and runs for three days under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’. The World Governments …

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Moonrise Welcomes Cairo’s Khufu’s for a Two-night Four Hands Dinner

DUBAI / GULF TIME Moonrise, Dubai’s MICHELIN-Starred restaurant by Chef Solemann Haddad, will welcome Chef Mostafa Seif of Cairo’s Khufu’s for the first time. Taking place over two nights on Friday 6 February and Saturday 7 February 2026, the two MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants are coming together in celebration of regional ingredients, the art of storytelling, and friendship. Located just a stone’s …

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Binghatti Posts Record Profits Three Years in a Row

GULF TIME Binghatti Holding Ltd, a leading UAE real estate developer, announced record financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, underlining strong sales execution, disciplined delivery, and continued strengthening of the Group’s balance sheet. Net profit increased 96% year-on-year to AED 3.58 billion, reflecting robust operating leverage, efficient execution and the continued strong demand for Dubai real estate. …

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Gold prices fall on Monday

NEW YORK / WAM Gold prices declined on Monday, with spot gold dropping 1.5 percent to US$4,793.97 per ounce as of 08:46 GMT, after touching its lowest level in more than a week on Friday. Gold reached a record high of US$5,594.82 on Thursday, while US gold futures for February delivery rose 1.6 percent to US$4,818.10 per ounce. Spot silver …

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Mohammed bin Rashid witnesses concluding stage of men’s desert race

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today witnessed the concluding stage of the Desert Race for Men held as part of the Al Salam Cycling Championship, the tenth and largest edition of the championship to date. Held under H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s patronage and organised by the Private …

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UAE President confers Order of the Union upon Mohammad Al Gergawi

DUBAI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the Order of the Union upon His Excellency Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, in recognition of his continued dedication and sincere efforts in advancing government work and in appreciation of his distinguished contributions to serving the nation. His Highness presented the honour to …

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Google brings more Gemini AI features to Chrome browser

CALIFORNIA / WAM Google has announced that it is bringing more of its Gemini AI features to its Chrome browser, the latest in the company’s efforts to put its new-age tech front and centre for users. The Gemini-powered features include the image generation tool Nano Banana, Google’s “Personal Intelligence” feature and “Auto browse,” an agentic AI tool that lets users …

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Artificial Intelligence and Governance: A Strategic Shift in Decision-Making

By Eng. Ahmed Bahgat Hassan, IT Expert and Consultant – United Arab Emirates GULFTIME Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved far beyond its traditional role as a productivity-enhancing technology. Today, it stands at the heart of modern governance frameworks, playing a decisive role in promoting transparency, strengthening compliance, and supporting evidence-based decision-making at the highest levels of leadership. Drawing on more …

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Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s Sustainable Schools Initiative (SSI) wins 7-star global recognition

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s (EAD) flagship Sustainable Schools Initiative (SSI) has achieved 7-star recognition, the highest rating of excellence, at the 11th International Best Practice Competition (IBPC) 2025, organised by the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research in New Zealand. The 7-star rating puts SSI in first place of the 4th Environmental, Social …

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