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 …

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 …