ABU DHABI / WAM Organised by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and co-hosted by UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 will take place in Abu Dhabi from 9-15 October 2025. The congress is expected to see the launch of impactful international initiatives that are …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood has prepared a new generation of female artisans who will contribute to preserving and promoting the UAE’s cultural heritage through the Guardians of Heritage 2.0 programme. The initiative provides training in traditional crafts to safeguard them from extinction, ensure their continuity, and pass them on to future …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME NIO, a global leader in premium smart electric vehicles, has officially opened its first NIO Hub in the UAE, located on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road. Differing from existing NIO House or Space concepts, NIO Hub brings together every essential user touchpoint under one roof: from product showcases and test drives to new car delivery, aftersales …

GULF TIME RRS International Development has officially broken ground on the highly anticipated NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island Hotel & Apartments, marking a new milestone for the oversubscribed project. The $100 million mixed-use project, developed in collaboration with Minor Hotels, brings the internationally renowned NH Collection Hotels & Resorts brand to Al Marjan Island for the first …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council is presenting Emirati heritage and traditional handicrafts in a modern creative style at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2025, held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 7 September. The Council’s participation in this prominent cultural and heritage event reflects its commitment to reimagining traditional crafts through innovative …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Cybersecurity Council has urged users of digital systems and applications in the country to regularly update essential devices, including smartphones, laptops, web browsers, routers, and smart home devices, highlighting that these are among the most vulnerable to cyberattacks, especially on open networks. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the Council explained that …

MUMBAI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, underscored the importance of the UAE’s economic relationship with India during an official visit to Mumbai, where he held bilateral talks with Shri Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, and engaged with leading members of the country’s business community. Al Zeyoudi’s meeting with Goyal focused …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, King of Malaysia, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sadyr Japarov, President of Kyrgyzstan, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Christine Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin …