ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) successfully concluded its annual Integrity Week, held in April 2026, reinforcing academic integrity as a defining principle of its teaching and its student experience, alongside its focus on academic excellence and holistic student development. More than a standalone initiative, Integrity Week reflects the University’s broader mission to cultivate critical thinkers …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the primary tunnelling works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project, which involves an investment of over AED20.5 billion. The 30-km route comprises a 15.5-km underground section and 14.5-km stretch above ground. It features 14 stations …

GULF TIME Visit Qatar has announced the launch of its latest promotional campaign, Kids Go Free, as part of the ‘Hala Summer’ 2026 season. The campaign introduces a range of family-focused offers for visitors from across the GCC with confirmed hotel bookings, inviting them to experience Qatar through a curated mix of entertainment, leisure, and value-driven summer experiences. Positioned within …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates SkyCargo has launched a weekly freighter service to Toronto Pearson Airport, further strengthening air cargo links between Canada and the UAE. The new service expands cargo connectivity for Canadian businesses and supports growing bilateral trade flows. Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President, said, “Our freighter service to Toronto is an important milestone for Emirates …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, during which they discussed ways to expand cooperation within the framework of the two countries’ Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The two sides affirmed their commitment to advancing the partnership and enhancing …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Parkinson’s disease does not stop for conflict, uncertainty, or distance. For people with advanced neurological conditions, timely specialist care is always needed. This was clear in the journey of a 57-year-old man who traveled to Dubai for treatment at King’s College Hospital Dubai, overcoming several disruptions along the way. His planned route soon became complicated when …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai-based W Capital Real Estate Brokerage has released a new analytical study assessing the strategic impact of the amendments to the two-year real estate investor residency requirements in Dubai. The company considers this move a qualitative leap in enhancing the real estate market competitiveness and a confirmation of the emirate’s ability to “outbid itself” through the …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, received today at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, Dmitry Patrushev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation across …

AL AIN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from the Department of Community Development and Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority, along with representatives of partner entities and institutions concerned with the social sector in the emirate. The meeting reviewed key programmes and initiatives aimed at strengthening family …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, witnessed the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today between the Government of Ras Al Khaimah and two leading Chinese financial institutions: the Bank of China and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), to strengthen economic ties …