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DUBAI / GULF TIME King’s College Hospital London in Dubai has announced the launch of its Kidney Transplant Centre, bringing together specialist expertise in nephrology, transplant surgery, anaesthesia, intensive care, diagnostics, and long-term follow-up to provide comprehensive kidney transplant care under one roof. The new centre is an expansion of the hospital’s organ transplantation programme, which began with its liver …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree appointing a Chairperson of the Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA). The Decree stipulates the appointment of H.H. Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, as Chairperson of the Sharjah Museums Authority.

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sir David Tiva Kapu, Governor-General of the Solomon Islands, 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 Zayed …

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, affirmed that the Government of Dubai constantly strives to deliver on its futuristic vision by pursuing strategic objectives and innovative policies that reflect positively on the lives of citizens, residents, visitors, and …

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 20th edition of the Al Dhafra Festival will be held as part of the Camel Mazayna Season in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the season will span five stages from 27th October 2026 to 13th January 2027, …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNEC Group, the primary driver of Modon’s events, catering and tourism pillar, celebrated its most successful year in 2025, achieving record economic impact and setting new milestones across all six of its business clusters. In 2025, ADNEC Group generated AED9.2 billion in economic impact, an 8% increase from AED8.5 billion in 2024. Through its business and leisure tourism …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Ghana and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire over the victims of floods caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed the UAE’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE’s real estate sector continued to strengthen its position during the first half of this year as one of the world’s most dynamic and attractive economic sectors for investment. This performance was driven by the strength of the national economy, business-friendly government policies, and the continued inflow of investors and capital, with expectations that this …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE economic delegation led by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, concluded an eight-day tour spanning five South American countries — from Panama to Guyana — as part of ‘UAE Trade Days’. The visit embodied the UAE’s commitment to expanding its network of international economic partnerships, deepening trade and investment …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd and Neuberger Specialty Finance on Monday announced an agreement to launch Mustang Aerospace (Mustang), a new aircraft leasing co-investment vehicle. Mustang will enable both DAE and Neuberger Specialty Finance managed funds to acquire a diverse fleet of aircraft and support the fleet needs of airlines worldwide. It will deploy capital steadily over …