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MUSCAT / WAM Young people in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries outperform their global peers in several key information and communication technology skills, according to data from the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-STAT). This reflects the GCC countries’ growing investment in education and youth skills development to prepare young people for …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC) and its strategic partner Bolt, signed a partnership agreement with Arabia Taxi, a subsidiary of the Economic Group Holdings, to integrate the company’s fleet onto the Bolt platform, marking another milestone in DTC’s strategy to enhance smart mobility services and deliver a more seamless ride-hailing experience across Dubai. Under the agreement, Arabia …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to András Baka on the occasion of his election and swearing-in as President of Hungary. 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 …

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) installed 520 lighting poles, laid 18.5 kilometres of cable and installed 18 lighting boxes across Kalba during the first half of 2026. Lighting works in Al Bardi and Al Qadisiyah residential areas are complete, while the Jil Al Deem project is 90 per cent complete. Lighting pole installation in …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE air defences detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the country on August 18th, with the first falling outside the country’s territorial waters, while the second fell within the territorial waters. The Ministry of Defence confirmed in a statement that it is on high alert and fully …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the inaugural Visitor Experience Awards, a flagship annual programme recognising organisations and frontline professionals delivering exceptional visitor experiences across the emirate. More than 400 tourism and cultural organisations have been invited to participate in the first edition, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s commitment to …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a phone call from US President Donald Trump. During the call, His Highness and President Trump discussed cooperation between the UAE and the United States and ways to further strengthen ties in support of mutual interests. The two leaders also exchanged views on …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Leading real estate developer Tomorrow World Properties has signed an official partnership with renowned Italian luxury brand Missoni for an upcoming launch on a yet undisclosed exclusive new development in Dubai. Set in one of the city’s most desired communities, the project is expected to blend the vibrancy of urban living with the tranquillity of a …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Capability Development – Tatweer, part of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has launched a new edition of its Towards the Peaks programme. This year’s programme focuses on climbing and mountain adventures, offering participants a progressive training pathway that combines technical skills development, field-based practice and challenges in natural environments across the …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) maintained strong growth momentum during the first half of 2026, driven by sustained demand for the infrastructure and facilities offered by economic zones operating under its purview, continued growth in the number of companies operating across its zones and their workforce, and growing investment activity in startups. This performance underscores …