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TOKYO/WAM ADNOC and XRG have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui) to unlock new growth opportunities across the energy value chain. The agreement was signed during the visit to Japan by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Japan, Managing Director and Group …

HARARE/WAM Etihad Airways and Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new interline partnership, codeshare agreement and frequent flyer partnership with Fastjet Zimbabwe. The collaboration will enhance connectivity giving guests access to destinations currently flown by both airlines, on a single ticketing system. The agreement was signed in Harare on 7th July 2026, with sales …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a delegation from Emirates Foundation. During the meeting, His Highness expressed his appreciation for the efforts that have strengthened the Foundation’s role over the past two decades. He underscored the importance of national institutions and their community initiatives in strengthening social cohesion, reinforcing societal values, and …

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that the 45th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will take place from 4th to 15th November at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together readers, authors, publishers, translators and knowledge creators from around the world. The 12-day event will feature literary and intellectual discussions, activities for children and young …

DUBAI / WAM Expo City Dubai has issued the first Expo Green Licences to six businesses, ranging from small-sized social enterprises to multinational organisations, as the city builds momentum in its role as the UAE’s first Green Innovation District. A pioneering product from Expo City Dubai, the Expo Green Licence is a key enabler of the Green Innovation District — …

DUBAI / WAM DP World’s Marine Services business, Shipping Solutions, has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of DP World Indus, a 2,500+ TEU container vessel dedicated to supporting domestic coastal trade across India. The addition of DP World Indus further strengthens Shipping Solutions’ coastal shipping capabilities in India, enhancing its ability to provide reliable, efficient, and sustainable cargo transportation …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, in his capacity as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), has issued Resolution No. 40 of 2026 establishing a specialised court to adjudicate human trafficking crimes in Abu Dhabi. The resolution comes as part of …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the 29th edition of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award (1448H – 2027). The launch follows the introduction of the Award’s new developmental vision, “In Search of the Most Beautiful Quran Recitation in the World,” unveiled during the previous …

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.