ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates ()UAE solidified its position as a global hub for advanced technology and space sciences in 2025, completing a series of strategic milestones aimed at transitioning toward an innovation-driven knowledge economy. Throughout the year, the country expanded its orbital infrastructure and international partnerships, significantly accelerating its lunar and Earth observation capabilities. The UAE’s orbital expansion …

ABU DHABI/WAM Starting 1 January 2026, the new mechanism for calculating Excise Tax on Sweetened Drinks based on the “Tiered-Volumetric Model” will come into force in the UAE. Under this model, the amount of tax imposed per litre of a sweetened drink is linked to the total quantity of sugar and other sweeteners per 100 ml of the drink. This …

ABU DHABI/WAM Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), said that the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will serve as a global platform for scientific discovery and a bridge between the planet’s ancient past and its sustainable future. Spanning 35,000 square metres in the Saadiyat Cultural District, the museum …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi has marked a landmark achievement by becoming the first in the world to deliver ITVISMA (onasemnogene abeparvovec) gene therapy for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global healthcare destination and demonstrating its commitment to patient care through genomics and precision medicine. Under the supervision …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates (UAE) concluded 2025 with a record-breaking series of athletic achievements, securing unprecedented medal hauls across regional, continental, and global competitions. The year marked the country’s most successful historical performances in multi-sport events, including record tallies at the GCC Beach Games – Muscat 2025, the 3rd Asian Youth Games – Bahrain 2025, and the Islamic …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE International Aid Agency has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian Refugee Council to provide assistance to refugees in East Africa, with the aim of expanding the scope of humanitarian aid delivered to populations in countries affected by conflicts, and supporting host communities for refugees in Ethiopia, Uganda, and other countries in the region. In the …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has established a pioneering, modern, and integrated transport ecosystem, supported by world-class infrastructure and an extensive network of roads, bridges, metro, and tram systems. This has been further enhanced by the introduction of individual smart mobility solutions, including electric scooters and bicycles, which complement the country’s modern transport landscape and enable community members to …

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today attended the group wedding reception for citizens of Abu Dhabi City, held at Qasr Al Hosn, with the participation of 101 grooms. His Highness Sheikh …

GULF TIME/ ABU DHABI UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X to extend his warm wishes on Christmas. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed, in his statement on X, said, “I extend my warmest regards to all those celebrating Christmas in the UAE and around the world. May this day bring peace, joy, …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates solidified its position as a global humanitarian leader in 2025, ranking as the world’s third-largest aid donor with US$1.46 billion in contributions, according to OCHA’s Financial Tracking Service data. In 2025, the UAE announced a substantial pledge of US$550 million to support the UN’s Global Humanitarian Overview, which aims to raise US$33 billion in …