ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Dr. Mohamed Yunus Al-Menfi, President of the Libyan Presidential Council, on the death of Chief of Staff of the Libyan Army, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, and his accompanying delegation, following the crash of a Libyan military aircraft. His …

VIENNA/WAM The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) has announced up to US$2 billion in co-financing with the African Development Fund (ADF) for the period 2026–2030, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to Africa and to concessional financing for the continent’s most vulnerable countries. The co-financing announcement was made by OPEC Fund President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa during the 17th replenishment session of …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE National Orchestra has announced the guest artists and January performance dates for “The Beginning,” its inaugural concert series, marking the first time the Orchestra’s full ensemble of 70 musicians and 30 choir members will perform for live audiences across the UAE as part of its opening season. The series opens with the UAE National Orchestra’s debut …

DUBAI / GULF TIME To celebrate the upcoming festive season, Dubai Safari Park is announcing the launch of its first-ever Festive Village, running from 21st December 2025 to 11th January 2026. Set to transform the park’s Al Wadi area into a lively winter market, the new village will offer an immersive, family-focused experience that brings together engaging entertainment and meaningful …

GULF TIME Explora Journeys — the privately owned and ultra elegant ocean travel brand of the MSC Group — and Hilton announce an exclusive collaboration. As part of this exciting new travel offering, Hilton debuts Hilton Honors Adventures, an extension of Hilton’s award-winning guest loyalty programme focused on immersive, adventure-driven travel, with Explora Journeys as the exclusive luxury ocean travel …

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways has enjoyed a golden year by collecting more than 25 prestigious international awards throughout 2025, with recognition spanning every aspect of the guest experience from cabin design to onboard catering, safety and operational excellence. The airline crowned the year by becoming only the fourth airline globally, and the first in the region, to attain the Seven-Star …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has announced its first project in Malaysia, with the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) to develop a 200-megawatt (MW) floating solar photovoltaic (PV) project at the Chereh Dam in Pahang State. The project will be developed by a consortium led by Masdar, together with Malaysian partners Citaglobal and …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Their Highnesses, along with other Sheikhs and guests, exchanged greetings and engaged in cordial conversation. They also discussed a number of topics related to national affairs and …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, King of Malaysia, who is on a working visit to the UAE lasting several days. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, where His Highness welcomed His Majesty to his second home, the UAE. …

DUBAI/WAM The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) and Kuwait Investment Company (KIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on sustainable investments supporting innovation and food security. The MoU was signed at AAAID’s headquarters in Dubai by Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of the AAAID, and Fawaz Sulaiman Al …