ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE As part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s (DCT Abu Dhabi) wider overarching initiative in curriculum mapping, Abu Dhabi’s cultural sites will be rolling out dedicated programmes linking their cultural and art collections to the school curriculum. Following this mandate, Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched the Museum Curriculum Portal, a …

ABU DHABI / WAM National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed), yesterday held its Annual General Assembly (AGA). In recognition of the company’s resilient financial and operational performance throughout 2025, shareholders approved a second-half dividend payment of 6.5 fils per share, to be distributed fully in cash, resulting in a total 2025 dividend of 13.0 fils per share – a dividend yield …

SHARJAH / WAM The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has confirmed it will extend its annual 2026 Zakat campaign, “Family of Giving”, through the end of the year. The Ramadan campaign has helped 10 patients continue life-saving treatment, with funds raised expected to support more patients throughout the year. The campaign supports covering cancer patients’ treatment costs and provide psychological …

WASHINGTON DC / WAM Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, and Executive Chairman of XRG, has received the 2026 Distinguished Global Leadership Award from the Washington DC-based Middle East Institute (MEI) and dedicated the recognition to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the country’s frontline …

WASHINGTON / WAM JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America, today welcomed Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, to the White House in Washington DC. Dr. Al Jaber conveyed the greetings of the UAE leadership and highlighted the strength of the UAE-US bilateral relationship. Dr. Al …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Cinemacity has opened its newest destination at Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, introducing a new kind of entertainment space where film, theatre, dining, music and social experiences come together under one roof. More than a cinema, Cinemacity Starlight is designed as an immersive entertainment lounge where guests can gather, connect and experience culture from every corner …

DUBAI / GULF TIME In a time when many people across the UAE are feeling the effects of stress, navigating uncertainty, and managing growing emotional and physical strain, the need for a more meaningful approach to health has never been greater. Kaya Wellness & Longevity, one of the region’s most trusted names in aesthetic and wellness care, is answering that …

DUBAI / GULF TIME In a continued effort to champion collective reading and elevate Arabic literary discourse, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the sixth edition of the Interactive Day for Reading Clubs. Organised by a group of the UAE’s leading reading clubs under the School of Life initiative, the event spotlights the most celebrated new voices …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation is emerging as a leading force in championing children’s access to knowledge, in line with this year’s Emirati Children’s Day theme, ‘Right to Digital Knowledge’. At the heart of its offering is the Children’s Library, an innovative, child-centric space featuring thousands of books, including interactive and 3D titles, …

GULF TIME Mansoor Meenai, Head of the META Region at Arcera Life Sciences, highlights that healthcare systems across the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa are at a turning point in their AI journey, as the focus shifts from experimentation to real, measurable impact. While artificial intelligence has long been viewed as a promising innovation, he notes that the priority today …