ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the 4th World Utilities Congress, hosted by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 27th to 29th May 2025. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Khaled toured several stands of ...

PARIS/ WAM A UAE delegation wrapped up a three-day visit to France, where they discussed opportunities for cooperation and exchanged best practices with key French stakeholders to leverage innovative ways to approach upcoming challenges of the energy transition. The visit was part of the UAE’s efforts to build synergies with other countries in driving sustainable development and enhancing energy security. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Drilling Company announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in SLB’s land drilling rigs business in Kuwait and Oman, comprising eight fully operational land rigs under contract with the respective national oil companies (NOCs) of both countries. Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, ADNOC Drilling CEO, said, “This acquisition is a natural next ...

NICOSIA/WAM As part of the strong bilateral ties between the UAE and Cyprus, a ship carrying water desalination plants has arrived at Limassol Port to provide clean drinking water and support sustainable global water security. The shipment includes 14 desalination units based on Reverse Osmosis technology, with a production capacity of up to 15,000 cubic metres per day (3.3 million ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the Presidential Camel Racing Team at Qasr Al-Bahr in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was briefed on the team’s key achievements ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the 2025 commencement ceremony of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The graduating class comprised 104 students, making it MBZUAI’s largest and most diverse cohort to date. The cohort included 13 ...

DUBAI/ WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, welcomed Maroš Šefčovič, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, to the UAE for ongoing talks regarding the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and the EU. The visit also included an investment roundtable with representatives from leading private sector companies aimed at exploring ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP), managed by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), has announced the selection of 16 innovative pre-proposals from the 140 submissions received as part of the programme’s sixth cycle. The shortlist was finalised following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by the programme’s International Technical Review Committee comprising a diverse ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Zara Home unveils its summer coastal edit, a curated collection that captures the effortless elegance of seaside living. Inspired by beach life, ocean hues and coastal nostalgia, the SS25 range brings the soothing tones of blue and white into every corner of the home. This season, the collection is anchored in tactile textures and organic forms, ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Anthropologie is setting the tone for summer with an imaginative assortment of tableware designed to turn every meal into a special moment. Crafted in collaboration with Feeling Good Inside, a collective of master ceramic artists renowned for their handcrafted and hand-painted pieces. Brimming with playful charm and artisanal detail, the vibrant assortment features fruit motifs, hand-painted ...