Friday , 12 June 2026

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UAE President pays tribute to pioneering UAE educator Dr Mahmoud Al Qaisiya

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to pay tribute to pioneering UAE educator Dr Mahmoud Al Qaisiya on Tuesday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote, “I extend my sincere condolences to the family of Dr Mahmoud Al Qaisiya, who played a key role as …

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AD Ports acquires Brazil’s port terminal operator CLI for AED 3b

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group on Tuesday acquired Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI), Brazil’s leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, entering the South American market with a strategically major expansion transaction. São Paulo-based CLI operates two of Brazil’s most important agri-bulk export terminals under long-term concessions: CLI Sul, Brazil’s leading sugar export terminal and key export terminal for corn and …

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House of Wisdom explores movement of knowledge across civilisations at Warsaw Book Fair

WARSAW/WAM House of Wisdom (HoW) concluded its participation in the fifth Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 with a cultural and knowledge programme featuring rare scientific manuscripts, intellectual discussions, and institutional engagements that explored how ideas and discoveries have travelled across cultures for centuries. Participating as part of Sharjah’s Guest of Honour delegation, HoW showcased the role of translation, scholarship and …

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Positron AI establishes first presence outside US in DIFC to drive next-generation AI inference

DUBAI/WAM  Positron AI ​​Ltd, a US-based developer of next-generation specialised AI inference infrastructure, has established its ​first ​presence outside the United States in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. The DIFC licence marks a key milestone in Positron’s regional expansion. The company has raised more than …

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UAE Government Media Office launches media content guideline, spotlights Agentic AI as future of government communication

ABU DHABI/WAM  The UAE Government Media Office launched the Government Media Content Guideline at the latest meeting of the Government Communication Network, held at the Creators HQ in Dubai. The meeting brought together Saeed Al Eter, Chairman of the UAE Government Media Office, alongside communication directors and officials from across federal entities. The launch comes as part of the Media …

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Athar+ launches 2nd HACK4IMPACT hackathon in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Athar+, Abu Dhabi’s first purpose-driven hub dedicated to accelerating social impact, operated by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, has launched the second edition of its HACK4IMPACT hackathon, bringing together changemakers to develop practical solutions that address key social priorities and contribute to positive social impact across Abu Dhabi. Launched in line with …

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National Library and Archives launches Abu Dhabi Before 1971 book, offering visual account of emirate’s pre-union history

ABU DHABI / ABU DHABI MEDIA OFFICE The National Library and Archives has launched a new book titled Abu Dhabi Before 1971, a rare visual record that documents key aspects of Abu Dhabi society during a formative period preceding the establishment of the United Arab Emirates. Produced in collaboration with the publishing house Assouline, the book offers an authoritative visual account of …

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GDRFA Dubai welcomes returning pilgrims with slogan ‘The UAE Welcomes the Return of Pilgrims’

DUBAI/WAM GDRFA Dubai welcomed returning pilgrims arriving home through Dubai Airports with a special passport stamp bearing the slogan “The UAE Welcomes the Return of Pilgrims”, in a humanitarian initiative that reflects the values of Emirati hospitality and Dubai’s commitment to enriching the travel experience from the very first moments of arrival. The pilgrims were also welcomed by the GDRFA …

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Dubai Chambers engages in series of meetings to strengthen trade, investment ties between Dubai, Ethiopia

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Chambers has held a series of meetings with government entities, economic institutions, and investment organisations in Addis Ababa to explore ways of strengthening trade and investment between Dubai and Ethiopia. The meetings were attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. Dubai Chambers met with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Industry, represented by Melaku Alebel, Minister …

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Emirati, Polish writers highlight storytelling’s power to connect cultures

WARSAW/WAM Sharjah’s Guest of Honour programme at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 highlighted the cultural and creative commonalities between Emirati and Polish literary experiences through discussions on storytelling, memory, history and children’s literature. The Sharjah pavilion hosted a discussion titled “The Art of Storytelling through Narrative Experiences from the UAE and Poland”, featuring Emirati writer Saleha Ghabesh and Polish …

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