ABU DHABI/WAM The Presidential Court announced that tomorrow, Wednesday, the 18th of February 2026, will be the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan in the UAE. In a statement, The Presidential Court announced that based on the decision of the Moon Sighting Committee for the month of Ramadan, issued by the UAE Council for Fatwa for the year …
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DUBAI/WAM The UAE Space Agency announced today the extension of the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) – the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation – until 2028. Building on the exceptional performance of the Mars Hope Probe, the extension of the mission will provide valuable science, operational and mission experience for ongoing and future deep space missions, while continuing …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) has introduced an implantable hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy for adults living with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a breathing disorder characterised by repeated upper airway collapse during sleep, which can lead to severe consequences if left untreated. Continuous positive airway pressure therapy is widely used to …
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ABU DHABI / WAM EMSTEEL Group and Oldendorff Carriers have signed a new long-term freight agreement covering the import of EMSTEEL’s key raw materials to the UAE. Under the renewed agreement, Oldendorff Carriers will continue to provide dedicated and efficient bulk-shipping services for EMSTEEL’s raw material imports, ensuring safe, reliable and responsible maritime logistics. The agreement builds on more than …
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent congratulatory messages to the Kings, Emirs, and Presidents of Arab and Islamic nations, on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wished the leaders and their peoples continued good health and well-being, and further progress and prosperity for Arab and Islamic …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo on the occasion of her 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 Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, …
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RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received today at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City, Dr. Meshal bin Ahmed Al Ghamdi, Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, who called on H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr on …
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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME In a step that reinforces integration between higher education and the healthcare sector, Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Al Ain University and Appolonia & Synergy Dental Holding Group, aimed at advancing the medical education ecosystem and elevating clinical training standards in the field of …
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GULF TIME On February 15, the international round of YUKA Gymkhana Challenge 2026 took place at Yas Marina Circuit, bringing together professional drivers, members of the motorsport community, and a broad audience of spectators. The event further strengthened the project’s position as one of the region’s most dynamic and recognizable motorsport formats. The 2026 edition marked the second YUKA Gymkhana …
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DUBAI/WAM Drydocks World, a DP World company, has joined the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC), expanding the consortium’s technical capabilities and industry collaboration. The agreement brings one of the world’s leading ship repair and retrofit facilities into the Athens-based non-profit industry collaboration, which was co-established by the Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and leading shipowners Capital Group, Navios Maritime Partners, …
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