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AL ARISH/WAM Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 74 trucks carrying 903 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs. The convoys included food supplies, educational materials and shelter items, helping meet the basic needs …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts for Al Meydan Street Development Project, one of RTA’s key strategic projects to enhance Dubai’s main road network, at a total cost of AED 1.161 billion. Given the scale of the project, the works have been divided into two contracts to accelerate delivery, realise traffic and development benefits, strengthen …

ABU DHABI/WAM In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), EAD has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Nature Academy to launch an integrated training programme that strengthens rangers’ capabilities in the Sheikh …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is participating in the Fourth G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting and the Second G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, taking place in Asheville, North Carolina, United States, from 29th August to 1st September 2026, under the United States’ G20 Presidency for 2026. The CBUAE delegation is led …

DUBAI / GULF TIME With the start of the new school year, the countdown to August 31 winds down for families to complete their Back-to-School shopping. Until 31 August, Carrefour, which Majid Al Futtaim owns the exclusive rights to operate in the UAE, is giving shoppers one final opportunity to save up to 70% across selected food, stationery and electronics, …

GULF TIME Back-to-school season brings a fresh start, but it also asks families to shift from relaxed summer days to earlier mornings, structured timetables and new expectations. Preparing gradually can make the transition feel calmer for both children and parents. However, even with preparation, children may come home emotional after appearing perfectly settled all day. Jennifer Hogan, Director of Family …

GAZA / WAM Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 organised the ‘Palestine Loves the UAE’ event in the Gaza Strip, with broad participation from dignitaries and prominent community figures, in an atmosphere combining Palestinian heritage, art, music and entertainment. The event expressed feelings of affection and gratitude towards the United Arab Emirates in appreciation of its continued humanitarian support for the people …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which is being held at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. Running until 6th September under the theme ‘A Legacy of Pride,’ the exhibition has attracted …

SHARJAH / WAM The 13th edition of the Al Maleh and Fishing Festival is drawing strong visitor turnout, offering a lively window into the UAE’s maritime heritage and traditional crafts. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Dibba Al Hisn City Municipality, the festival features marine heritage displays and hands-on experiences showcasing the traditions, livelihoods, and …

BEIRUT / WAM Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Vice Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), participated in the UAE-Lebanon Business Forum, held in Beirut, Lebanon, as part of the UAE’s official delegation. During the forum, he stressed the importance of strengthening the UAE–Lebanon economic partnership …