DUBAI/WAM The UAE Gender Balance Council convened a national dialogue bringing together more than 100 representatives from government entities and private-sector signatories to the SDG 5 Pledge to contribute to the development of the UAE Gender Balance Strategy 2027–2031. Through an interactive workshop and discussion sessions, participants discussed national priorities and explored future opportunities to advance gender balance. The event …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) as the authority marks the 50th anniversary of its establishment. His Highness congratulated the delegation on the occasion and expressed his appreciation for their efforts to strengthen ADIA’s position among the world’s leading investment institutions. He also paid …

NEW YORK/WAM Gold regained composure and left behind three-consecutive daily declines on Monday, looking to regain the area above the $4,200 mark per troy ounce. Reports of progress in the latest round of US-Iran talks are helping the precious metal maintain its footing at the start of the week, although the stronger Greenback seems to limit the upside potential for …

DUBAI/WAM Creators HQ and TikTok announced the conclusion of the second edition of the #CreatorsHQxTikTok regional bootcamp at Creators HQ, the first content creator hub in the UAE and the Middle East, and part of Visioneers, UAE’s largest content management and development platform. Held as part of a strategic partnership to empower regional talent, the four-day bootcamp ran from 16th …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident at a school in Tacloban City, in the Republic of the Philippines, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE’s strong condemnation of such criminal acts and its firm rejection of all forms of violence and extremism …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X to pay tribute to his father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, honouring his values and legacy on the occasion of Father’s Day on Sunday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote, “A father is an influential role model …

DUBAI/WAM A study by the global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance spotlights the strategic role of Digital Dubai in reinforcing Dubai’s position among the world’s most powerful place brands, ranking fifth globally with a brand value of nearly AED1 trillion. The study highlighted Digital Dubai as one of the key contributors to this achievement, attributing approximately AED31 billion of the …

SHARJAH/WAM Alef Group and BEEAH share a synergy of vision and expertise that contributes to developing future-ready projects and communities centred on innovation, sustainability and quality of life in Sharjah. Among the most prominent examples of this collaboration are landmark projects such as Khalid Bin Sultan City and Linar, where expertise in urban development, sustainability and innovation comes together to …

MANILA/WAM The United Arab Emirates has continued its support for those affected by the earthquake in Sarangani Province in the Philippines as part of an urgent humanitarian response. In this context, the UAE response team, in the presence of Mohamed Obaid Salem Al Qatam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Philippines, distributed around 700 food parcels and 500 gallons of potable …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated the Al Samha Housing Project in Abu Dhabi. Spanning 50 hectares, the project is valued at AED738 million and features 242 villas. His Highness was briefed on the project’s …