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WASHINGTON DC / WAM Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, and Executive Chairman of XRG, has received the 2026 Distinguished Global Leadership Award from the Washington DC-based Middle East Institute (MEI) and dedicated the recognition to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the country’s frontline …

WASHINGTON / WAM JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America, today welcomed Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, to the White House in Washington DC. Dr. Al Jaber conveyed the greetings of the UAE leadership and highlighted the strength of the UAE-US bilateral relationship. Dr. Al …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Sports Council and World Triathlon have officially announced the race courses for the Modon World Triathlon Championship Series – Abu Dhabi 2026, powered by TAQA. The event will return to Hudayriyat Island for the second consecutive year on Sunday 29 March. The championship courses have been entirely designed within Hudayriyat Island …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City today Francisco Chacón Hernández, Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica to the UAE; Gerardo Pérez Figueroa, Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador to the UAE; and Jorge Rafael …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Cinemacity has opened its newest destination at Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, introducing a new kind of entertainment space where film, theatre, dining, music and social experiences come together under one roof. More than a cinema, Cinemacity Starlight is designed as an immersive entertainment lounge where guests can gather, connect and experience culture from every corner …

DUBAI / GULF TIME In a time when many people across the UAE are feeling the effects of stress, navigating uncertainty, and managing growing emotional and physical strain, the need for a more meaningful approach to health has never been greater. Kaya Wellness & Longevity, one of the region’s most trusted names in aesthetic and wellness care, is answering that …

DUBAI / GULF TIME In a continued effort to champion collective reading and elevate Arabic literary discourse, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the sixth edition of the Interactive Day for Reading Clubs. Organised by a group of the UAE’s leading reading clubs under the School of Life initiative, the event spotlights the most celebrated new voices …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation is emerging as a leading force in championing children’s access to knowledge, in line with this year’s Emirati Children’s Day theme, ‘Right to Digital Knowledge’. At the heart of its offering is the Children’s Library, an innovative, child-centric space featuring thousands of books, including interactive and 3D titles, …

DUBAI / WAM The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has officially inaugurated a new Painting & Grinding Centre developed by Lufthansa Technik Middle East, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its capabilities in the region and strengthening MBRAH’s position as a leading aviation hub supporting advanced aviation services and MRO capabilities. The facility is designed to …

GENEVA / WAM The United Arab Emirates stressed that egregious and terrorist Iranian attacks, which have persisted for 26 days, with more than 2,000 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones targeting critical civilian infrastructure including airports, residential areas, and civilian sites across the UAE, in what it described as a “blatant violation of the state’s sovereignty and international humanitarian law”. …