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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME As AI and technology continue to shape the art world, ADMAF has launched the new G42 Advanced Technologies Art Award in collaboration with G42 and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The programme aims to support the integration of advanced technologies into visual arts practices in the UAE. Open to Emirati and UAE-based …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received the certificate renewing Sharjah’s status as a Child Friendly City from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday. This came during H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan’s meeting with Lana Al Wreikat, Director of UNICEF for the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi will host the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Sustainable Security Summit 2026, accompanying the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026). The summit is organised by the Ministry of Interior and Rabdan Academy, in collaboration with ADNEC Group, and will take place from 19 to 21 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The summit …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone attack in the Strait of Hormuz targeting a cargo ship operated by a South Korean company, which resulted in a fire onboard the vessel with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack constitutes a grave threat …

ABU DHABI/WAM Sanad, part of Mubadala Investment Company, has announced the establishment of an AED480 million ($130 million) aircraft engine Repair Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Al Ain Region, a strategic investment designed to capture the next phase of global engine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) growth and accelerate Sanad’s trajectory towards becoming the fifth largest engine MRO provider in …

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, met with Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, along with a number of the company’s senior leaders and employees, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, H.H. reviewed the latest developments in both the freight and passenger rail projects, as well as …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, held a phone call to review bilateral ties, particularly in economic and development sectors, and ways to enhance cooperation within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, to support lasting prosperity for both nations and their peoples. The two …

DUBAI / WAM Emaar Properties PJSC delivered a strong start to the year 2026, supported by sustained demand across its core segments, disciplined execution, and the Group’s diversified business model. In Q1 2026, Emaar’s revenue increased by 23 percent, while EBITDA grew faster at 34 percent, reflecting operating leverage, portfolio quality, and sustained cost discipline. The quarter benefited from robust …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Airports (DA) has been recognised as a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner, placing the organisation among a select group of international employers that record the highest levels of employee engagement. DA sits in the 77th percentile in this competitive benchmark, with a score of 74 percent for employee engagement, up from 71 percent in …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) on Monday announced a growing coalition of partners for the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), as Modon, Aldar, Bloom Holding, Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA), Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), LEAD Development, Reportage, and Eithad Rail, join to advance Abu Dhabi’s US$57 billion infrastructure agenda. Taking place from …