ABU DHABI / GULF TIME As AI and technology continue to shape the art world, ADMAF has launched the new G42 Advanced Technologies Art Award in collaboration with G42 and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The programme aims to support the integration of advanced technologies into visual arts practices in the UAE. Open to Emirati and UAE-based …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received the certificate renewing Sharjah’s status as a Child Friendly City from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday. This came during H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan’s meeting with Lana Al Wreikat, Director of UNICEF for the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, met with Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, along with a number of the company’s senior leaders and employees, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, H.H. reviewed the latest developments in both the freight and passenger rail projects, as …

GULF TIME Sun damage is not seasonal. In this part of the world, it is relentless, daily, and rarely taken as seriously as it deserves. TIMEBEAM Beauty, the skin longevity brand founded by Dr. Lamees Hamdan, answers that with its Sun Protection Habit Set, a mineral SPF 50 loaded with antioxidants and a daily mango-cream gummy that fortifies skin from within. Real protection has …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, President of the University of Al Dhaid, chaired the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday. H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan affirmed that the university is making steady progress toward its goals, highlighting that recent achievements across various agricultural and veterinary domains are …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Binghatti Holding Limited announced record-breaking financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, marking the company’s 10th consecutive record quarter, driven by strong sales execution, disciplined operations, and sustained demand across its diversified real estate portfolio. The company reported a net profit of AED 1.43 billion, representing a 73% year-on-year increase, while revenue rose …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Final Annual Camel Races Festival (Wathba 2026) will kick off Monday, 11 May, at Al Wathba Camel Race Track. The 47th edition of the event will continue until 21 May and attract thousands of camels from the UAE and GCC countries. His …

DUBAI / WAM The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has launched a new guide titled “Leading Generative AI Applications”, designed to support government entities, private sector organisations, individuals, developers, and emerging talent in making optimal use of generative AI applications and accelerating their adoption across various fields. The initiative reflects the Office’s ongoing efforts to …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of a new initiative in support of ongoing efforts to eradicate river blindness. Announced in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister …

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, met with Hiroyuki Ogawa, Founder of Kasumigaseki Capital, a leading Japan-based real asset group, with operations spanning real estate, hospitality, logistics, healthcare and development. The meeting explored the UAE’s sustained economic growth and its position as …