Thursday , 26 March 2026

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US Vice President welcomes Sultan Al Jaber to White House

WASHINGTON / WAM JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America, today welcomed Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, to the White House in Washington DC. Dr. Al Jaber conveyed the greetings of the UAE leadership and highlighted the strength of the UAE-US bilateral relationship. Dr. Al …

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Abu Dhabi Sports Council and World Triathlon reveal Modon World Triathlon Championship Series – Abu Dhabi 2026 course routes

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Sports Council and World Triathlon have officially announced the race courses for the Modon World Triathlon Championship Series – Abu Dhabi 2026, powered by TAQA. The event will return to Hudayriyat Island for the second consecutive year on Sunday 29 March. The championship courses have been entirely designed within Hudayriyat Island …

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Saud bin Saqr receives ambassadors of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City today Francisco Chacón Hernández, Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica to the UAE; Gerardo Pérez Figueroa, Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador to the UAE; and Jorge Rafael …

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Cinemacity Starlight opens its newest destination in Marina Mall Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Cinemacity has opened its newest destination at Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, introducing a new kind of entertainment space where film, theatre, dining, music and social experiences come together under one roof. More than a cinema, Cinemacity Starlight is designed as an immersive entertainment lounge where guests can gather, connect and experience culture from every corner …

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Dubai Culture’s Interactive Day for Reading Clubs Returns for Its 6th Edition

DUBAI / GULF TIME In a continued effort to champion collective reading and elevate Arabic literary discourse, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the sixth edition of the Interactive Day for Reading Clubs. Organised by a group of the UAE’s leading reading clubs under the School of Life initiative, the event spotlights the most celebrated new voices …

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Mohammed Bin Rashid Library’s Children’s Library: Where Reading Journeys Begin

DUBAI / GULF TIME The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation is emerging as a leading force in championing children’s access to knowledge, in line with this year’s Emirati Children’s Day theme, ‘Right to Digital Knowledge’. At the heart of its offering is the Children’s Library, an innovative, child-centric space featuring thousands of books, including interactive and 3D titles, …

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MBRAH, Lufthansa Technik Middle East inaugurate new facility

DUBAI / WAM The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has officially inaugurated a new Painting & Grinding Centre developed by Lufthansa Technik Middle East, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its capabilities in the region and strengthening MBRAH’s position as a leading aviation hub supporting advanced aviation services and MRO capabilities. The facility is designed to …

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UAE: Egregious, terrorist Iranian attacks targeted critical civilian infrastructure

GENEVA / WAM The United Arab Emirates stressed that egregious and terrorist Iranian attacks, which have persisted for 26 days, with more than 2,000 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones targeting critical civilian infrastructure including airports, residential areas, and civilian sites across the UAE, in what it described as a “blatant violation of the state’s sovereignty and international humanitarian law”. …

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UAE National Experts Programme records 1,000 applications for ‘AI’

ABU DHABI / WAM The AI track of the UAE National Experts Programme received more than 1,000 applications in less than two months, after applications opened on 29th January and closed on 24th March, underscoring the growing determination of Emirati talent to lead in the field of artificial intelligence. The figure reflects growing interest among Emirati professionals working across a …

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