ABU DHABI / WAM Homaid Al Shimmari, Chairman of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), started-up the final reduction cell in the company’s next generation smelting technology pilot project in Al Taweelah. The pilot is a key step in readying EX smelting technology for large-scale industrialisation, making the project an important foundation of EGA’s future growth and the further strengthening of EGA’s ...

SHARJAH / WAM As part of its centennial celebrations, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) has launched “The History of Letters and Movement” exhibition at Al Rahmaniyah Mall, running until 20th July, in collaboration with the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah. The exhibition traces the evolution of Arabic script over fourteen centuries, from early abstract forms to one of the world’s most ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has concluded the 2025 edition of its flagship Undergraduate Research Internship Programme (UGRIP) – its largest and most diverse cohort to date. The fully funded, four-week residency brought together 57 top-performing undergraduate students from 24 countries and leading global institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology; Georgia Institute ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Talal Group, through its Talal Market chain, kicked off a significant sustainability initiative this morning across its UAE outlets. The event saw the distribution of free reusable bags to valid customers, highlighting the company’s commitment to a greener future.The launch, attended by Talal Group’s top management, took place at various Talal Market locations, with a ceremonial ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin ...

AJMAN / WAM Engineer Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director General of the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation in Ajman, confirmed that the number of real estate transactions during June reached 1,607, with a total value of AED2.32 billion, achieving a 47% growth compared to the same period in 2024. The trading volume reached AED1.53 billion, out of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium today announced the start of production at the expansion of the EGA Spectro Alloys aluminium recycling plant in Minnesota in the United States. The expansion adds 55 thousand tonnes of secondary billet production capacity in the first phase. The ramp-up to full production is expected to be complete in the first quarter of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), met today in Abu Dhabi with Martina Strong, US Ambassador to the UAE. The meeting focused on strengthening the strategic partnership and cooperation between the UAE and the US, as well as enhancing parliamentary relations between ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Under the theme ‘Go Discover’, JAECOO brought its all-new JAECOO J5 to life at an exclusive regional test drive event held in the serene natural surroundings of Al Barari, Dubai. The event offered more than just a glimpse into the vehicle’s capabilities — it was a celebration of lifestyle, innovation, and connection, drawing over 60 leading ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME NIO, a global leader in premium smart electric vehicles, sets a new benchmark in intelligent mobility in the Middle East. With a full-stack suite of smart computing, software, and sensing technologies, all NIO vehicles are purpose-built for performance, safety, and adaptability. At the heart of NIO’s digital intelligence is ADAM, its advanced central computer cluster, ...