Wednesday , 1 July 2026

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Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits Abu Dhabi Summer Sports 2026

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has visited the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports, organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Sports Council and sponsored by ADNOC Group. The event runs until 23rd August …

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SAKINA, SpeechCare launch scientific collaboration to develop digital wellbeing protocols

ABU DHABI/WAM SAKINA, the leading mental health network under SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SpeechCare Centre, a specialist in speech therapy and neurodevelopmental interventions, to advance research protocols and clinically guided frameworks in digital wellbeing and strengthen the link between scientific research and clinical …

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DP World, Lintara break ground on logistics centre in Jafza

DUBAI / WAM DP World and Lintara Properties, the real estate development platform of Arcapita Group Holdings Limited (Arcapita), have broken ground on a new 20,000 square metre build-to-suit logistics centre in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). The Grade A facility is being developed by Lintara Properties and will be operated by DP World as part of its integrated, end-to-end …

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RAK Ceramics, Roberto Cavalli sign exclusive licensing deal

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM RAK Ceramics has signed an exclusive multiyear licensing agreement with Roberto Cavalli for the development, manufacture and distribution of Roberto Cavalli-branded ceramic tiles, sanitaryware and faucets. Under the terms of the agreement, RAK Ceramics will create and distribute Roberto Cavalli collections across a strategic territory that includes the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, …

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Arab Bank Switzerland opens office in DIFC

DUBAI / WAM Arab Bank Switzerland, the Geneva-headquartered Swiss private banking group, announced the launch of ABS (Middle East) Limited in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), deepening its long-term commitment to the region and to the UAE as a leading hub for financial innovation. The launch marks the next step in the Arab Bank Switzerland’s strategy to build a robust …

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AD Ports, IRH Global Trading sign pact to advance bunkering

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group and IRH Global Trading Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic cooperation in bunkering services and alternative marine fuels at Khalifa Port. The MoU outlines potential collaboration across a range of areas, including the provision of bunkering services to vessels calling at Khalifa Port, the development of alternative fuel …

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Congo on Independence Day

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

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Dubai Culture: School of Life expands learning opportunities with 23 interactive workshops across Dubai Public Libraries this July

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) continues to enrich the local cultural landscape through its School of Life initiative, empowering community members to develop new cultural and life skills within an innovative, interactive learning environment. This July, the initiative, which falls under the umbrella of Dubai’s Quality of Life Strategy, will present a diverse programme …

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Saud bin Saqr receives outgoing Ambassador of the Netherlands

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Gerard Steeghs, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UAE, at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City, who paid a courtesy visit on the occasion of the end of his tenure. H.H. the Ruler …

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ADNOC L&S upgrades full year 2026 guidance

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Logistics & Services plc today announced an upgrade to its full‑year 2026 financial guidance, incorporating current performance delivered in the second quarter of 2026. The Company wishes to further update the market on the ongoing strength of its Shipping segment. This updated guidance reflects actual performance year‑to‑date and assumptions for the remainder of the year …

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