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Gold gains on softer dollar

NEW YORK / WAM Gold prices rose on Thursday, supported by a weaker dollar and lower US ‌Treasury yields. Spot gold rose 0.9 percent to $4,830.82 per ounce by 04:55 GMT. US gold futures for ​June delivery gained 0.6 percent to $4,853.40. Among other metals, spot silver rose 2 percent to $80.61 per ounce, platinum gained 1.6 percent to $2,143.08, …

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Mansour bin Zayed attends wedding reception

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended a wedding reception hosted by Saeed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim on the occasion of the marriage of his son Abdul Jalil to the daughter of Abdulla Ahmed Yusuf Alkhater. The reception was held at Erth Abu …

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In-person learning to resume for all nurseries, kindergartens, public, private schools starting 20 April

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Education has announced the resumption of in-person learning for all enrolled children, students, educational staff, and administrative staff in public and private nurseries, kindergartens, and schools, effective Monday, 20th April 2026. This follows schools’ completion of the necessary readiness and preparation plans, including facility preparedness, training of educational and administrative staff, and updating …

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Gold slips from one month high on firmer dollar

NEW YORK / WAM Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday after hitting a one-month high earlier in the session, as the US dollar regained some ground. Spot gold fell 0.3 percent to US$4,828.07 per ounce as of 02:49 GMT, after hitting its highest since 18th March earlier. US gold futures for June delivery were steady at US$4,851.30. Among other metals, …

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Celebrate World Art Day in Abu Dhabi: Must Visit Exhibitions and Experiences

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME In celebration of World Art Day tomorrow, Abu Dhabi stands as a destination for art lovers and cultural explorers alike. From the world-class museums at Saadiyat Cultural District to city galleries, the capital offers a unique and memorable experience that captures creativity in every form. At the heart of this is the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Picasso, the …

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Mansour bin Zayed receives Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today received Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and his accompanying delegation at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to boost bilateral relations between the …

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Panasonic Elevates Regional Leadership with Appointment of John Hardy as CEO for Middle East & Africa

DUBAI / GULF TIME Panasonic Middle East & Africa has announced the appointment of John Hardy as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reinforcing its commitment to strong regional leadership and focused business execution across the Middle East and Africa. The appointment comes at a time when businesses across the region are navigating evolving market dynamics and increasing demand for operational agility, …

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Military escalation in Middle East could push more than 30 mn people into poverty worldwide, UNDP warns

NEW YORK / WAM Ongoing military escalation in the Middle East puts tens of millions of people at risk of falling into poverty across 162 countries, according to new projections released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). While the impacts are concentrated in countries directly affected by the conflict and those dependent on imported energy, the findings point …

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