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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Excellency Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the call, the two leaders discussed relations between the UAE and Iran and ways to strengthen ties in a manner that serves their mutual interests and benefits both nations …

By Eng. Ahmed Bahgat Hassan, IT Expert and Consultant – United Arab Emirates GULFTIME Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved far beyond its traditional role as a productivity-enhancing technology. Today, it stands at the heart of modern governance frameworks, playing a decisive role in promoting transparency, strengthening compliance, and supporting evidence-based decision-making at the highest levels of leadership. Drawing on more …

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree granting Saeed Mohammed Saif Al Eter Al Dhanhani the rank of “Minister”. The Decree comes into force from the date of its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Saeed Al Eter is currently the Chairman of the UAE Government Media Office. …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the graduation ceremony of the 37th cohort of cadet officers, 40th cohort of …

MOSCOW/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on Thursday held talks in Moscow focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries and advancing cooperation across various fields. The talks took place at the Kremlin during His Highness’ official visit to Russia. At the start …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s (EAD) flagship Sustainable Schools Initiative (SSI) has achieved 7-star recognition, the highest rating of excellence, at the 11th International Best Practice Competition (IBPC) 2025, organised by the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research in New Zealand. The 7-star rating puts SSI in first place of the 4th Environmental, Social …

ABU DHABI / WAM Ahmed Abdullah bin Lahej Al Falasi, Acting Director-General of Customs and Port Security at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), affirmed that the UAE’s hosting of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition 2026 reflects the advanced position the country has attained in customs operations and its leading role …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai South welcomed 653 new companies in 2025, bringing the total number of operational businesses to more than 4,200, while achieving a 90 percent retention rate among existing companies. The company also recorded a 65 percent increase in new business licenses issued, reflecting sustained investor confidence and growing demand across its ecosystem. In real estate, Dubai South …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday received Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, at Zabeel Palace. The Italian President is currently on an official visit to the UAE. His Highness welcomed the visiting President, highlighting the strong and long-standing relationship between the UAE and …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, met today in Za’abeel Palace in Dubai, with Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and …