GULF TIME Mrs. Najla Saif Al Shamsi, Chair of the Board of Directors of Research Science Investment, announced the upcoming launch of the “Cultured Teacher” Award across the Arab world at the “Teachers’ National Forum” ceremony.   The award aims to recognize the role of teachers in fostering reading, developing awareness and knowledge, and motivating educational professionals toward creativity and excellence, …

WASHINGTON / WAM U.S. President Donald Trump, just hours ahead of his deadline, said on Tuesday he has agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks while accepting a 14-day truce proposal from mediators in the Iran war. Trump said he spoke to leaders in Pakistan, which has been a mediator between Washington and Tehran and which had …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Almal Real Estate Development, a Dubai-based, award-winning investment and real estate development company, today announced that construction is already 23% completed, at its record-breaking, sold-out project, The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences in Ras Al Khaimah. Following launch, the project sold out faster than was anticipated, achieving the highest price point per square meter …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mubadala Investment Company, has chaired the company’s Board meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the Board approved the Board of Directors’ report and the company’s …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME MBME Group, a UAE-based leader in technology solutions and digital transformation, has announced a strategic collaboration with Comera Financial Holdings, part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group. The collaboration will explore opportunities across digital payments, financial services, and merchant solutions within the UAE, united by a commitment to responsible and regulated financial innovation. The engagement unites …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation announced the winners’ names in its 18th session, during a press conference held at the Zayed for Good Foundation in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by distinguished officials, experts, and researchers in the fields of agriculture and agricultural innovation, as well as representatives of local …

SHARJAH / WAM Arada has launched sales at Layan, the fifth phase of its landmark Masaar 3 forest community in Sharjah. The UAE-headquartered master developer has commenced off-plan sales for 437 new villas and townhouses, with more than two thirds of units comprising three- and four-bedroom family homes. Masaar 3 has established itself as one of the UAE’s fastest-selling suburban …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has officially joined the Svalbard Treaty, following Federal Decree No. 125 of 2025. This step strengthens the country’s role in polar science and international cooperation and reflects its commitment to protecting some of the world’s most climate-sensitive regions. Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago located in the far Northern Hemisphere of Earth, midway between mainland …

SHARJAH / WAM In a new scientific milestone highlighting Sharjah’s leadership in environmental research and biodiversity, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has announced the discovery of four spider species across various mountainous and valley ecosystems in the UAE. This milestone emphasises the richness of UAE’s natural environments and opens new pathways for understanding the delicate ecological …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Home chefs and culinary disruptors alike have just been given a new reason to celebrate with the arrival of HexClad, the globally renowned pioneer of hybrid cookware, which has now officially launched in the UAE. Marking the brand’s first full commercial availability in the market, this major milestone in the brand’s international expansion follows its successful …