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GULF TIME At a time when social media has become a major force in shaping public awareness, Emirati influencer and content creator Khaled Al Khalidi has successfully transformed his extensive digital reach into a meaningful platform that supports sustainability and food security across the United Arab Emirates. Over the past decade, Al Khalidi has established himself as one of the …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Art Foundation announced the launch of Radial Histories, a six-part audio miniseries exploring lesser-known histories of visual art in Sharjah and the wider UAE from the 1960s to the early 1990s, just before the inception of the Sharjah Biennial in 1993. Weaving together oral histories, archival recordings and scholarly commentary, the series addresses vital questions: How …

SKOPJE / WAM Mohammed Issa Al Kashf, a member of the Federal National Council (FNC), participated in the 14th Plenary Session of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace held in Skopje, North Macedonia, under the theme “Advancing Tolerance and Peace: The Strategic Role of Parliaments in Shaping and Legislating Policies for the Future”. Addressing the session, Al Kashf said …

DUBAI / WAM DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has unveiled a targeted acceleration initiative designed to reduce operating costs, improve cash flow and sustain growth across its community of more than 26,000 companies. The initiative comes as businesses navigate shifting global market conditions, with DMCC introducing a suite of financial …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). During the meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the repercussions of the unprovoked terrorist attacks carried out by Iran against civilian sites and facilities in …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Sergio Mattarella of Italy on the occasion of his country’s Republic 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 …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to pay tribute to pioneering UAE educator Dr Mahmoud Al Qaisiya on Tuesday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote, “I extend my sincere condolences to the family of Dr Mahmoud Al Qaisiya, who played a key role as …

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group on Tuesday acquired Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI), Brazil’s leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, entering the South American market with a strategically major expansion transaction. São Paulo-based CLI operates two of Brazil’s most important agri-bulk export terminals under long-term concessions: CLI Sul, Brazil’s leading sugar export terminal and key export terminal for corn and …

WARSAW/WAM House of Wisdom (HoW) concluded its participation in the fifth Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 with a cultural and knowledge programme featuring rare scientific manuscripts, intellectual discussions, and institutional engagements that explored how ideas and discoveries have travelled across cultures for centuries. Participating as part of Sharjah’s Guest of Honour delegation, HoW showcased the role of translation, scholarship and …

BRUSSELS / WAM Members of the European Parliament’s trade committee approved the EU-US trade deal, paving the way for its final adoption in June, despite some MEPs’ concerns over US President Donald Trump’s coercive approach. Lawmakers on the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade on Tuesday approved legislation eliminating EU duties on most US industrial goods, paving the way for …