ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) announced the extension of the application period for Cycle 4 of the Parent-friendly Label (PFL) until 14 August 2026, giving semi-government, private, and third sector organisations across the UAE additional time to complete and submit their applications. The extension follows strong interest from organizations across the UAE …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority pavilion at the Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival in Al Wathba is attracting large numbers of visitors through its hosting of one of the Maqythna summer camps, which comprise five specialised camps across different regions of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The camp offers an integrated educational and entertainment experience, combining opportunities …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and Abu Dhabi Housing Authority have increased the maximum gross floor area permitted for construction within the Shuwaib National Housing Project to 900 square metres. The move is intended to address the evolving needs of Emirati households in line with the Year of Family’s objectives. The decision forms part …
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CAIRO / WAM Emirates NBD Egypt S.A.E., a 100% owned subsidiary of Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.), today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Bank Egypt S.A.E., an indirect subsidiary of HSBC Holdings PLC. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions. As part of the transaction, Emirates NBD …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The inaugural Al Wathba Dates festival will be held from 3rd to 9th August 2026 as part of the Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Organised by the Abu Dhabi …
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s public transport network, shared mobility services and taxis carried around 348.1 million riders during the first half of 2026, with average daily ridership reaching nearly 1.9 million, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The figures cover Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, marine transport, taxis and shared mobility services, including app-based vehicles, hourly rentals …
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SHARJAH / WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Republic of Mali hosted the fifth edition of the Arab Poetry Forum in the capital, Bamako. The event was organised by the Cultural Affairs Department of the Sharjah Department of Culture, in cooperation with Al Bayan …
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in partnership with global autonomous vehicle technology company Oxa, announced the launch of the Autonomous Logistics Future Lab in Dubai through a joint venture named SHIFFT. The initiative aims to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation autonomous logistics solutions, reinforcing Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading hubs for intelligent logistics …
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ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to enhance security and stability in the Middle East. …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority pavilion at the Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival in Al Wathba is attracting large numbers of visitors through its hosting of one of the Maqythna summer camps, which comprise five specialised camps across different regions of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The camp offers an integrated educational and entertainment experience, combining opportunities …
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