Friday , 13 February 2026

Local News

UAE President, VPs condole with President of Korea on passing of former PM

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, on the passing of former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour …

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RAKEZ records strong growth in 2025

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recorded another year of strong performance in 2025, with 19,000 new companies joining its growing business community. This marks a 44 percent increase in new registrations compared to 2024, reflecting sustained investor confidence and the emirate’s continued appeal as a competitive base for global business operations. With this growth, RAKEZ is …

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UAE signs pact with UN World Food Programme to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates continues its leading global role in supporting humanitarian response efforts in Sudan through the signing of a cooperation agreement between the UAE Aid Agency and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Under the agreement, the UAE will provide a grant of US$20 million to help accelerate emergency response efforts in Sudan by delivering …

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UAE President, Mohammed bin Rashid inaugurate World Laureates Summit, world’s largest gathering of Nobel Prize winners, global scientific laureates

DUBAI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the World Laureates Summit, the largest global gathering of Nobel Prize winners and recipients of other prestigious scientific awards. Also present at the inauguration were His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed …

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UAE President confers Order of the Union upon Mohammad Al Gergawi

DUBAI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the Order of the Union upon His Excellency Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, in recognition of his continued dedication and sincere efforts in advancing government work and in appreciation of his distinguished contributions to serving the nation. His Highness presented the honour to …

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UAE President affirms support for efforts to promote regional security, stability in phone call with Iranian President

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Excellency Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the call, the two leaders discussed relations between the UAE and Iran and ways to strengthen ties in a manner that serves their mutual interests and benefits both nations …

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Artificial Intelligence and Governance: A Strategic Shift in Decision-Making

By Eng. Ahmed Bahgat Hassan, IT Expert and Consultant – United Arab Emirates GULFTIME Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved far beyond its traditional role as a productivity-enhancing technology. Today, it stands at the heart of modern governance frameworks, playing a decisive role in promoting transparency, strengthening compliance, and supporting evidence-based decision-making at the highest levels of leadership. Drawing on more …

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UAE, Russian Presidents hold talks in Moscow to strengthen strategic partnership

MOSCOW/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on Thursday held talks in Moscow focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries and advancing cooperation across various fields. The talks took place at the Kremlin during His Highness’ official visit to Russia. At the start …

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