Friday , 22 May 2026

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UAE President visits Hamad Saeed Al Balushi

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Hamad Saeed Al Balushi. His Highness exchanged Eid Al-Fitr greetings with Hamad Saeed Al Balushi and his family, conveying his best wishes for the occasion. They also prayed for continued prosperity and blessings for the UAE and its people and for the country to continue to enjoy …

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UAE launches Phase 1 of R&D Tax Incentives Programme

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE on Wednesday announced the launch of Phase 1 of its Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentives Programme, marking an important step in strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem and supporting sustainable, long-term economic growth. Under the first phase of the programme, businesses will be able to benefit from a non-refundable R&D tax credit of up to 50% …

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UAE President and Sultan of Oman exchange Eid Al Fitr greetings

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on Wednesday exchanged Eid Al Fitr greetings during a phone call, conveying their best wishes for continued wellbeing and prosperity for their two countries and peoples and for peace and prosperity worldwide. The call also addressed developments in the …

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Eid 2026 – the best offers and places to celebrate

DUBAI/ GULF TIME UAE MEDIA ONE HOTEL What: Save up to 30% off your stay at Media One Hotel Description: This Eid, treat yourself to a well-deserved city escape at Media One Hotel with their CHAMP15 offer, which gets guests up to 30% off the best available room rate. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in Dubai’s vibrant city life …

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CBUAE Board reviews strength, resilience of UAE’s financial system, banking sector; approves proactive financial institution resilience package backed by CBUAE’s assets of AED1 trillion

ABU DHABI/WAM Chaired by 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 Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Board held its second meeting of the year today. The Board noted that the UAE’s financial system has demonstrated resilience during the …

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UAE President and Indian Prime Minister discuss regional developments

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a phone call from His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, during which they discussed developments in the region amid escalating military actions and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability. During the call, His Excellency Modi reiterated …

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Zayed National Museum named one of Time’s World’s Greatest Places 2026

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Zayed National Museum has been named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026, the magazine’s prestigious annual list that recognises 100 extraordinary destinations across the globe each year. The recognition places Zayed National Museum among a select group of the world’s most inspiring cultural and travel destinations, including one of only two destinations in …

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Urgent medical aid to Gaza under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ following directives of Sheikha Moza bint Suhail Al Khaili

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the directives of Sheikha Moza bint Suhail Al Khaili, the United Arab Emirates has dispatched an urgent shipment of medicines and medical supplies to the Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’. The aid, valued at more than AED2.7 million, comes as part of a rapid humanitarian response to support …

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ADAFSA receives 39,000 trainees via food safety programme in 2025

ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) recorded significant milestones in its Essential Food Safety Training (EFST) programme during 2025, with 39,000 trainees across food establishments in the emirate completing the training. This brings the cumulative number of beneficiaries since the programme’s launch in 2008 to nearly 300,000 trained food handlers, and underscores …

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