GAZA / WAM Five convoys carrying diverse humanitarian aid from the UAE crossed into Gaza this week through the Rafah border crossing as part of the country’s efforts to support the Palestinian people during the ongoing crisis under “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”. The convoys included 73 trucks carrying over 1184.9 tonnes of aid, including food, shelter tents, and other essential ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, affirmed that the UAE’s progress in the Nation Brand Performance Index, as highlighted in the Global Soft Power Index by Brand Finance, underscores the country’s strong global position. In a statement on Friday, Al Hamed emphasised ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Education (MoE) has issued the Emirati Day for Education Celebration Guide, a unified frame of reference for all events and activities marking the occasion across all schools on 28th February 2025. The Ministry’s guide defines Emirati Day for Education as a national occasion to highlight the role of education in the country’s progress ...

DUBAI / WAM Following the announcement by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, designating 2025 as the “Year of Community” under the theme “Hand in Hand” as a national initiative embodying the leadership’s vision for a cohesive and prosperous community; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched ...

AL AIN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and ADNOC, led by Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Taxi Company PJSC, a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, today announced its financial results for the year ended 31st December 2024. DTC delivered a robust set of results in FY 2024, its first full year of operations since its IPO. The Company’s strong performance was underpinned by Dubai’s population and tourism growth as ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and AMMROC, the region’s leading provider of military aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in aviation training, skills development, and operational excellence. This strategic collaboration underscores both parties’ commitment to enhancing human capital and aligning with global best ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi’s VentureOne and CARACAL have partnered to launch Centurion, a next-generation body armour system, designed by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), that will set new standards in safety, mobility, and comfort for defence forces, at IDEX 2025, the region’s largest defence exhibition. CARACAL is a regional leader in high-performance small arms within EDGE, one of ...

SHANGHAI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Hejun Group, one of China’s leading consulting firms, signed a strategic partnership to accelerate Chinese investment in Abu Dhabi. Announced at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) in Shanghai, the agreement paves the way for high-growth enterprises to expand into Abu Dhabi’s thriving business ecosystem. Under the agreement, Hejun Group, ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME The AI Revolution in Healthcare Summit (AIRH), a flagship initiative by Medvarsity, successfully concluded its first edition on February 15-16, 2025, in Dubai, setting a new benchmark for AI-driven innovation in healthcare across the GCC region and beyond. Bringing together 41 distinguished speakers from 7 countries, the summit attracted 1,320 registered delegates, with 450 attending in ...