ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait. During the call, they discussed latest developments in the region and expressed their strong condemnation of the Iranian terrorist attacks that targeted …

AMMAN / GULF TIME The Jordanian Ministry of Education signed a five-year contract extension with Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) to continue delivering the vocational education development programme first launched in 2023, extending the partnership to 2031. The signing took place at the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in London. Under the extension, Pearson will continue to support the delivery …

GULF TIME Research Science Investment (RSI), United Arab Emirates, hosted a distinguished cultural celebration at Mohammed VI Tower, one of Morocco’s most iconic landmarks and the tallest tower in Africa, to honor an outstanding group of readers among Moroccan students and educators. The event was organized in partnership with the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports. The ceremony marked …

LONDON / GULF TIME Danube Properties, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, is set to strengthen its international presence with the launch of its new sales office in Central London. Located at 44 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW3 1BW, the new office marks another milestone in the company’s growing expansion across the United Kingdom. The opening follows the successful …

GULF TIME At a time when social media has become a major force in shaping public awareness, Emirati influencer and content creator Khaled Al Khalidi has successfully transformed his extensive digital reach into a meaningful platform that supports sustainability and food security across the United Arab Emirates. Over the past decade, Al Khalidi has established himself as one of the …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). During the meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the repercussions of the unprovoked terrorist attacks carried out by Iran against civilian sites and facilities in …

BRUSSELS / WAM Members of the European Parliament’s trade committee approved the EU-US trade deal, paving the way for its final adoption in June, despite some MEPs’ concerns over US President Donald Trump’s coercive approach. Lawmakers on the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade on Tuesday approved legislation eliminating EU duties on most US industrial goods, paving the way for …

WORLD CAPITALS / WAM Gold edged higher on Tuesday, supported by lower Treasury ‌yields. Spot gold rose 0.5 percent to $4,507.56 per ounce by 0420 ​GMT. US gold futures for August delivery gained 0.7 percent to $4,538. Among other metals, spot silver rose 0.9 percent to $75.49 per ounce, platinum gained 1.3 percent to $1,947.95 and palladium inched 0.3 percent …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Maria Camilleri Calleja, Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the UAE, at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City, who paid a courtesy visit to mark the end of her tenure in the country. H.H. affirmed …

SHARJAH / WAM The sixth edition of the Eid Al Adha Exhibition concluded on Sunday at Expo Centre Sharjah, following 11 consecutive days of commercial activity and community engagement. The exhibition attracted participation from more than 100 brands, including major retail operators and emerging entrepreneurial businesses, which showcased innovative products tailored to diverse consumer preferences and spending segments. This year’s …