ABU DHABI / WAM TAQA Energy Services, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), announced on Wednesday the completion of the third phase of the 9000-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) project at the United Arab Emirates University’s (UAEU) campus. The 14,400 advanced solar panels, strategically installed across 84,000 square metres, can generate 18.7 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the winners of the 11th season of the Prince of Poets and Million’s Poet competitions, as well as the fourth season of the Al-Mankous programme, along with their respective judges. During the meeting, held at Qasr Al-Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness discussed with attendees ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME BT Properties, one of Asia’s most trusted development entities, unveiled its flagship development project ‘WAADA,’ a master-planned community, in the UAE during a landmark launch event held at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai Healthcare City. With over 30 years of experience in delivering large-scale, integrated, people-centric developments across Pakistan, BT Properties is bringing its legacy of trust ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME Clédor, a luxury, design centric real estate development management company, has officially launched Arthouse Residences Al Marjan Island, a distinctive branded residential project in collaboration with Arthouse Hotel NYC and Prospect. Valued at AED 400 million, this exclusive development is the first-ever Arthouse-branded residential project outside of the U.S. and is set to redefine ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Faraday Future (FF), a California-based global AI electric vehicle manufacturer, is launching its first operational base in the Middle East in Ras Al Khaimah. The new facility—located in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)—will span approximately 108,000 ft2 and house an office, engineering workshop, and operational hub. Backed by an initial investment of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria, to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them within the framework of the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership. During the call, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed congratulated ...

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, today attended the graduation ceremony of the 43rd cohort of cadet officers of the Zayed II Military College in Al Ain. The graduation ceremony was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) is participating in the inaugural edition of the “Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2025,” organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. The event will take place from May 28-31 at the ADNEC Centre in Al Ain. This event serves as a strategic platform bringing together ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Investment Authority (EIA), chaired EIA’s board meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the Board reviewed the Authority’s performance for the year 2024 and discussed ...

DUBAI / WAM Disney+ MENA’s Director, Tamim Fares, today lauded the UAE’s pivotal role in fostering a vibrant media and creative industry, calling the nation a fertile ground for entertainment and media growth. His remarks came during the inaugural day of the Arab Media Summit 2025 in Dubai, running from May 26-28. Fares emphasised Disney’s strategic expansion across various sectors ...