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 …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Snüz, the original creators of the UK’s best-selling bedside crib and a trusted name in baby sleep since 2013, proudly unveils its latest generation – the SnüzPod⁵. Meticulously designed to support your baby’s sleep from day one, the SnüzPod⁵ brings together ultimate comfort, style and functionality in one beautifully crafted sleep solution. With half a million …

ABU DHABI/ WAM ADNOC Drilling Company announced on Tuesday the award of a $1.15 billion, 15-year contract for two jack-up rigs by ADNOC Offshore in support of its growing offshore operations. The contract will follow existing agreements, bringing accretive rates that generate long-term revenue and attractive returns. Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, ADNOC Drilling CEO, said, “This new contract is a …

DUBAI/ WAM The UAE has secured the top global ranking in the telecommunications infrastructure index, the institutional framework for digital government, and the digital content index, according to the second edition of the “State of Digital Transformation Report”. The report was released by the UAE’s Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation during the recent Digital Readiness Retreat. The report highlights …

KUALA LUMPUR/ WAM The UAE, represented by Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister for Foreign Trade, participated in the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Al Zeyoudi underscored how greater collaboration across Asia can accelerate growth, drive innovation and consolidate the region’s rise a global economic power. He also reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to building strong trade and investment …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Dr Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic, on Tuesday discussed cooperation between the two countries, as well as ways to enhance ties in a manner that serves the interests of both nations and fulfils the aspirations of their peoples for development and prosperity. …