BY JEREMY NEWTON, Director of Schools, British International School Riyadh (BISR) GULF TIME A Legacy of Excellence Founded in 1979, the British International School Riyadh (BISR) stands at the heart of the expatriate experience in Saudi Arabia. As the largest and most established British international school in Riyadh, BISR is renowned for academic excellence, strong values, and a …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Sheikha Suad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week will take place from 10-15 November 2025. Organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the event demonstrates Abu Dhabi’s continued commitment to shaping the future of …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNEC Group, a Modon Holding company, has been awarded and redeemed its first International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC), produced by Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), issued by Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and governed by The International Tracking Standard Foundation, the founders of I-IREC. This certification confirms that since November 2024, all energy consumed by …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The UAE capital Abu Dhabi hosted the “Echoes of Peace” event, jointly organized by China Media Group (CMG) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Abu Dhabi. The gathering brought together more than 60 prominent figures, including officials, diplomats, academics, intellectuals, and media representatives from China and the UAE, with the aim …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Al Huzaifa, the renowned UAE homegrown luxury furniture and interior design brand, announced the launch of Al Huzaifa Properties — marking its strategic evolution into real estate development. Building on nearly 50 years of design and craftsmanship, The World of Huzaifa has grown far beyond furniture, with flagship showrooms across the UAE, bespoke Design Studios, and …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME The Ras Al Khaimah Jobs & Internships Festival (RAKJIF) returns for its third edition on 9 October 2025, at the RAK Exhibition Centre, offering employers across the UAE a powerful platform to recruit, connect, and showcase their brands. Organized by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, in partnership with …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) has launched the Graduate Plant Operator (GPO) Programme, designed to nurture the next generation of Emirati nuclear operations leaders, strengthening its commitment to investing in the next generation of Emirati nuclear professionals who will drive the nation’s nuclear operations forward. The GPO Programme is open to high-achieving Emirati graduates with …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 2nd Abu Dhabi Effortless Customer Experience Awards has been officially launched by the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE). The awards honour entities and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) on Thursday announced it has secured an AED8.5 billion corporate term loan facility. The transaction underscores TAQA’s commitment to maintaining a strong and flexible balance sheet while supporting its long-term growth strategy and capital planning. The facility is a two-year AED-denominated floating-rate loan, with a one-year extension option. TAQA intends …