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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Karol Nawrocki of the Republic of Poland on the occasion of his country’s Constitution Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the primary tunnelling works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project, which involves an investment of over AED20.5 billion. The 30-km route comprises a 15.5-km underground section and 14.5-km stretch above ground. It features 14 stations …

GULF TIME Visit Qatar has announced the launch of its latest promotional campaign, Kids Go Free, as part of the ‘Hala Summer’ 2026 season. The campaign introduces a range of family-focused offers for visitors from across the GCC with confirmed hotel bookings, inviting them to experience Qatar through a curated mix of entertainment, leisure, and value-driven summer experiences. Positioned within …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The launch establishes a new pathway to prepare specialised government leaders …

ABU DHABI/WAM Cultural Foundation, a cultural centre under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), unveils the second phase of Skin of Dreams. Following the launch of the exhibition’s first phase on 9th April 2026, this phase presents a complete look at Dawood’s momentous artworks. The opening phase showcased a selection of film works, including …

WASHINGTON/WAM Apple on Thursday forecast sales that beat expectations, even as it said it expected to continue to face chip supply constraints, sending shares up more than 3%. Apple executives said they expect sales growth of 14% to 17% in the current fiscal third quarter, which was above Wall Street estimates of 9.5% growth to $102.93 billion, according to data …

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent two cables of condolences to Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, on the passing of his father.

ABU DHABI/WAM Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), met today in Abu Dhabi with Edward Andrew Hobart, Ambassador of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the UAE. During the meeting, both sides underscored the depth of the UAE-UK bilateral and strategic relations, supported …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), the leading provider of mobility services, in collaboration with its strategic partner Bolt, has announced the launch of ‘Bolt School’ in Dubai, a dedicated ride category designed to support safer and more convenient school commutes for families across the city. Now available through the Bolt app, the new category has been introduced to respond …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), has announced the launch of digital bank account opening services through the “Tourist Identity” initiative. The service enables non-resident visitors to open digital bank accounts instantly and securely using …