DUBAI / WAM In line with the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved renaming the Ministerial Development Council as the Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development. The Council will be chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME In celebration of the Year of Family, and as part of its ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of customers across the UAE, ADCOOP proudly announces the launch of ADCOOP PLUS — a next-generation loyalty program designed to deliver greater value, convenience, and personalized rewards for families across the Emirates. Rooted in ADCOOP’s mission to …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Al Fahim Motors, a member of Al Fahim Group, officially signed a strategic partnership agreement with Li Auto Inc. during a ceremony held on 25 April 2026 at Li Auto’s headquarters in Beijing, China, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of sustainable mobility solutions in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement formalizes the collaboration …

DUBAI / WAM The Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA) has launched the Family Day initiative at Soun Center for Care and Rehabilitation, reinforcing the role of families in supporting juvenile rehabilitation and reintegration. Aligned with the objectives of the Year of the Family 2026, the initiative emphasises that structured family engagement can serve as a key therapeutic tool. It …

AL AIN / WAM The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD Abu Dhabi) has successfully concluded the first activation of the ‘Where Life Pulses’ initiative, which ran from 10th to 12th April 2026 at Al Aamerah Park in the Al Aamerah district of Al Ain. The event attracted more than 22,000 visitors, underscoring the success of the initiative, …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited Al Barakah Dates Factory, the world’s largest privately-owned dates factory located in Dubai Industrial City. The facility spans over 800,000 square feet, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes, one of the market leaders for packaging and processing dates …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Tony Joudi, Ambassador of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the UAE. H.H. Sheikh Saud welcomed the ambassador and explored means of enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors, while exchanging views on issues of mutual interest. The …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on the occasion of King’s 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 …

DUBAI / GULF TIME OGold, the UAE’s premier Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed Super App, has secured a strategic investment from Plug and Play Ventures, the venture capital arm of a world-leading innovation platform and startup accelerator headquartered in Silicon Valley, which connects high-growth companies with global corporations, investors, and strategic opportunities to scale internationally. This institutional backing signals a transformative …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Bloom Holding, one of the UAE’s foremost real estate development companies, has announced the launch of three innovative digital applications that redefine how brokers, property owners, and residents engage with the company’s ecosystem. Bloom Holding is introducing “Bloom Partners”, “Bloom Community App”, and “Bloom Holding Super App”, each designed to deliver seamless, connected, and efficient …