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 …

UAE ranks 5th globally in overall competitiveness DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the UAE continues, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to advance its development journey and solidify its position as a global model of competitiveness and excellence across …

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit taking place in Évian-les-Bains, France. His Highness and President Trump discussed strategic cooperation and joint efforts to further strengthen UAE-US relations in support of both countries’ mutual interests. The two sides also exchanged views …

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan participated in the 52nd G7 Leaders’ Summit, hosted by the French Republic in Évian-les-Bains from 15 to 17 June 2026. The summit brought together the leaders of the G7 countries, consisting of France, the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Canada, and Japan, alongside leaders of a number of …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced 15 establishments as the latest additions to Urban Treasures in the initiative’s fifth edition. Now marking five years since its launch, Urban Treasures has become one of DCT Abu Dhabi’s key modern heritage initiatives, recognising businesses that have served generations of residents and contributed …

GAZA/WAM The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip received a delegation from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen coordination and cooperation in support of the health sector and to address the growing humanitarian needs in the Strip. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the scale …