ABU DHABI/ WAM In celebration of World Camel Day on 22 June 2025, global attention turns to the historical, economic and cultural significance of camels—especially within the Middle East and Gulf region. This annual event aligns with global efforts to advance veterinary care for camels, strengthen biosecurity, and sustain the camel-rearing sector, which is vital to food security. Abu Dhabi …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held telephone calls with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait; His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar; and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) hosted its first City Briefing of 2025, a key bi-annual stakeholder engagement platform that further reinforces Dubai’s collaborative approach to tourism growth. Held at the Coca-Cola Arena, the briefing brought together more than 1,300 industry leaders and professionals from across the hospitality, aviation, retail and F&B sectors, along with …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has wrapped up the Japan Art & Culture Delegation Programme, an initiative supported by the Sikka Platform to expand opportunities for Emirati and UAE-based artists on the global stage. The programme offered participants the chance to engage deeply with Japan’s leading art institutions and practitioners. As part of the Dubai …

DUBAI/WAM The UAE ranked 10th globally as a leading destination for inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, achieving an unprecedented AED 167.6 billion (USD 45.6 billion in FDI inflows, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025. The UAE Foreign Direct Investment Report 2025, issued by the Ministry of Investment, highlights the …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) today unveiled its five-year strategic plan and Capital Projects Roadmap for 2025-2029 on the sidelines of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS). This ambitious vision aims to elevate liveability, sustainability, and economic well-being across the Emirate. Aligned with the vision of Abu Dhabi’s leadership, ADPIC will oversee the development …

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 Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), hosted by the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) over two days at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, under the theme Future Cities: Rethinking Infrastructure for Better …

ABU DHABI/WAM Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) have signed a partnership agreement to foster collaborations in various areas which features a comprehensive framework for cooperation between the two organisations, aimed at advancing infrastructure initiatives crucial to Abu Dhabi’s development as a leading destination of choice. These …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has confirmed it has taken all necessary steps to guarantee continuous airport operations across the UAE. This includes close coordination with all operational entities to address the fallout from recent regional and political developments that led to airspace closures in certain countries. The primary goal is to …

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 toured the new headquarters of Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), part of AD Ports Group. ADMA specialises in training and qualifying national talent for careers in the maritime industry. During the visit, HH Sheikh Khaled …