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Bayut Marks another UAE First with Launch of Property Search App on ChatGPT

DUBAI / GULF TIME Bayut, the UAE’s leading property portal, has become the first UAE-based Real Estate platform available as an app on ChatGPT, introducing a new way for users to search for properties through natural, conversation-based discovery. The Bayut App on ChatGPT allows users to discover listings by simply describing what they are looking for, including location, budget, size, …

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National Library and Archives launches Abu Dhabi Before 1971 book, offering visual account of emirate’s pre-union history

ABU DHABI / ABU DHABI MEDIA OFFICE The National Library and Archives has launched a new book titled Abu Dhabi Before 1971, a rare visual record that documents key aspects of Abu Dhabi society during a formative period preceding the establishment of the United Arab Emirates. Produced in collaboration with the publishing house Assouline, the book offers an authoritative visual account of …

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GDRFA Dubai welcomes returning pilgrims with slogan ‘The UAE Welcomes the Return of Pilgrims’

DUBAI/WAM GDRFA Dubai welcomed returning pilgrims arriving home through Dubai Airports with a special passport stamp bearing the slogan “The UAE Welcomes the Return of Pilgrims”, in a humanitarian initiative that reflects the values of Emirati hospitality and Dubai’s commitment to enriching the travel experience from the very first moments of arrival. The pilgrims were also welcomed by the GDRFA …

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Dubai Chambers engages in series of meetings to strengthen trade, investment ties between Dubai, Ethiopia

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Chambers has held a series of meetings with government entities, economic institutions, and investment organisations in Addis Ababa to explore ways of strengthening trade and investment between Dubai and Ethiopia. The meetings were attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. Dubai Chambers met with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Industry, represented by Melaku Alebel, Minister …

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Emirati, Polish writers highlight storytelling’s power to connect cultures

WARSAW/WAM Sharjah’s Guest of Honour programme at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 highlighted the cultural and creative commonalities between Emirati and Polish literary experiences through discussions on storytelling, memory, history and children’s literature. The Sharjah pavilion hosted a discussion titled “The Art of Storytelling through Narrative Experiences from the UAE and Poland”, featuring Emirati writer Saleha Ghabesh and Polish …

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UAE and Serbian Presidents discuss ties and regional developments in phone call

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, during which they discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the two countries across a number of priority sectors, including the economy, development, and renewable energy. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to …

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UAE GDP reaches AED1.9 trillion, grows 6.2% in 2025

DUBAI / WAM The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) announced that the UAE’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2 percent in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching AED1.9 trillion. Non-oil GDP increased by 6.8 percent during 2025 compared to 2024, reaching AED1.5 trillion. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said the national economy continues …

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ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi wins 5 global awards at Eventex 2026

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the flagship venue of ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has won five global awards at Eventex 2026, one of the most prominent and renowned awards in the field of events, exhibitions, conferences, and experiential marketing worldwide. This accomplishment underscores its leading global position in hosting major exhibitions, conferences, and events, …

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UAE Fuel Price Committee announces prices for June

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved fuel prices for June 2026, with diesel prices recording a decline compared to the previous month, in a move that supports the stability of key sectors, particularly logistics and supply chains, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of the business environment and helping maintain market balance and price stability. Petrol prices …

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SAA showcases heritage preservation, digital transformation plans in Warsaw

WARSAW / WAM The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) delivered a lecture titled “Preserving the past, digitising the future: Sharjah’s Heritage Culture Journey” as part of the Emirate of Sharjah’s programme as Guest of Honour at the fifth edition of the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026. The lecture highlighted SAA’s experience in safeguarding and documenting cultural heritage, as well as its …

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