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Khorfakkan Mango Festival 2026 kicks off at Expo Khorfakkan

SHARJAH / WAM The fifth Khorfakkan Mango Festival opened in Khorfakkan, recording a 40 percent increase in participation compared with the previous edition. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan City Municipality and Expo Khorfakkan, the festival runs until Sunday evening under the theme “Mango: Our Fruit, Our …

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Federal Youth Authority signs MoU with Erada Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation in Dubai

DUBAI / WAM The Federal Youth Authority (FYA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Erada Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation in Dubai, aimed at empowering youth recovering from addiction and enhancing their social integration. The agreement aims to expand opportunities for their participation in youth programmes and initiatives, and developing joint cooperation pathways that help improve their …

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Reem Al Hashimy receives Italy’s prestigious Marisa Bellisario Award

ROME / WAM Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has been awarded the Marisa Bellisario Award, one of Italy’s highest distinctions recognising outstanding women leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement across diplomacy, government, business, science, innovation, culture, and humanitarian action. At the 38th edition of the Marisa Bellisario Award ceremony in Rome, Italy, the award …

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Destination Weddings: Why Graubunden Should Be on Every GCC Couple’s Radar

GULF TIME As destination weddings continue to grow in popularity among GCC couples, many are looking beyond traditional locations in search of something more exclusive, scenic, and family-friendly. Combining breathtaking landscapes, luxury hospitality, privacy, and seamless travel, Graubunden, Switzerland’s largest canton, is emerging as one of Europe’s most appealing destinations for unforgettable celebrations. A Stunning Alpine Setting Imagine celebrating against …

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Discover A Summer of Sport, Wellness, and Community at The Club

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Situated on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, The Club has long been one of Abu Dhabi’s most established private members’ destinations, bringing together individuals, couples and families through a shared sense of community, connection and active living. Designed as a place where members can spend meaningful time together, The Club offers a vibrant calendar …

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UAE Sustainability Fellowship celebrates graduation of 3rd cohort

DUBAI/WAM The UAE Sustainability Fellowship celebrated the graduation of its third cohort, in the presence of Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future. The cohort brought together 32 outstanding professionals from the public and private sectors, who completed an intensive programme focused on empowering positive impact makers across the UAE community and preparing …

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Five UAE aid convoys enter Gaza under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’

ABU DHABI/WAM Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, comprising 68 trucks carrying 817 tonnes of food parcels and shelter materials, as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their essential needs amid the difficult conditions in the Strip. The UAE humanitarian aid team …

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RTA expands strategic partnerships with leading Chinese companies

DUBAI/WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its strategic partnerships with leading Chinese companies and institutions to draw on their advanced expertise in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, modern transport technologies, and advanced methodologies for designing and constructing bridge and tunnel networks. The move supports the delivery of RTA’s current and future projects and enhances the readiness of Dubai’s …

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GCC countries strengthen efforts to combat desertification, restore rangelands in support of food security, environmental sustainability: GCC-Stat

MUSCAT/WAM The Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) affirmed that GCC countries continue to intensify their efforts to protect land resources and restore degraded ecosystems, reflecting their strong commitment to international environmental agreements and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The statement coincides with the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, which …

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UAE strongly condemns renewed hostile attacks by Iran on Bahrain, Kuwait

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile missile and drone attacks by Iran that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the …

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