EL ALAMEIN/WAM The UAE National Pavilion continued to attract strong interest on the second day of the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, welcoming 1,875 visitors, including senior official and military delegations from around the world. The pavilion, the largest at the exhibition, showcased advanced UAE capabilities, solutions and technologies across the aviation, aerospace and defence sectors. Supported by the Ministry …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack targeting the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this hostile attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and a threat to its security and stability. The …

AL ARISH/WAM The Future Leaders Empowerment Programme delegation participated in a number of humanitarian and community activities at the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish as part of its field programme and the efforts of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The student delegation visited several hospital departments, where they learned about the …

BERLIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Berlin on Wednesday on a state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. Upon entering German airspace, His Highness’ aircraft was joined by an escort of German military aircraft in a gesture of welcome. His Highness was accorded an official reception upon arrival, with a ceremony featuring …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Milano by Danube brought together more than 500 traders and business partners from across Dubai and the UAE at its annual Traders Meet at Ritz-Carlton DIFC, as the company addressed the growing impact of geopolitical tensions and global supply-chain disruptions on international trade. The gathering came at a time when businesses across the UAE are navigating rising freight …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has unveiled a set of facilities launched to support publishers participating in the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), taking place from 13th to 18th September 2026. These include exempting private-sector exhibitors from paying pavilion rental fees, and expanding opportunities for professional networking and exchanging copyrights and …

KATHMANDU/WAM The UAE’s fourth aircraft as part of its humanitarian air bridge arrived in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal today, carrying around 38 tonnes of relief and humanitarian aid, including 500 tents and 108 relief packages. The shipment is part of the UAE’s continued efforts to respond to the repercussions of the disaster and support those affected. With the …

ABU DHABI/WAM IHC on Tuesday announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, International Tech Group SP LLC, is in the process of acquiring an 80% stake in Marlan Holding RSC Ltd, the holding company behind Marlan Space, subject to regulatory approvals. The strategic majority acquisition will expand IHC’s technology portfolio into deeptech and the new space economy, providing a platform for …

DUBAI / GULF TIME King’s College Hospital London – Dubai has successfully performed its first living donor kidney transplant. The transplant was performed pre-emptively, before the recipient required dialysis, while the donor kidney was removed using robotic-assisted surgery, supporting a faster recovery and shorter hospital stay. This successful procedure set up a complete living donor kidney transplant program in Dubai, …

Unveiled at IPS 2026, Tréppan Vision brings together eight specialized robotic services, AI-native homes, robotic wellness support, adaptable family residences and sustainability systems within one connected mixed-use community. DUBAI/GULF TIME What happens when a building moves beyond simply being “smart” and begins actively supporting the people who live within it? Fakhruddin Properties is setting out to answer that question with …