Wednesday , 4 February 2026

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Sharjah Ruler receives UNESCO Director-General

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received Dr Khaled El Enany, Director-General of UNESCO, on Tuesday at Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre in the University City. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority and UNESCO Goodwill …

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3rd International Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Majlis to convene world leaders and peacebuilders at Zayed National Museum

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The 3rd International Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Majlis, organised by the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ahead of its annual award ceremony, will take place on 3 February 2026 at Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi. The International Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Majlis will bring together distinguished decision makers, international female and youth leaders, and experts for in-depth …

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‘World’s Coolest Winter’ campaign generates AED12.5 bn: Al Marri

AL AIN/WAM Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said that the sixth edition of the “World’s Coolest Winter” campaign achieved hotel revenues of AED12.5 billion and attracted around 5 million hotel guests across the country over a six-week period, recording one of the highest occupancy rates globally at 84%. In statements to the Emirates News Agency …

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UAE, Azerbaijan Presidents discuss cooperation within framework of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Monday with His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to review bilateral relations and explore ways to expand cooperation. The talks took place within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The meeting, held at …

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UAE President discusses bilateral cooperation with President of Sierra Leone

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Monday with His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, for discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in support of both countries’ development ambitions. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi during President Bio’s working visit …

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Aldar adds AED23 billion in gross development value to its strategic landbank in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar has announced the addition of several strategic land plots across Abu Dhabi, with a combined gross development value of around AED23 billion, further strengthening its landbank and providing a pipeline for sustained long-term growth across the capital’s key development corridors. The sites span over 2.3 million sqm and will deliver approximately 3,000 new homes across …

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AmSpec strengthens Middle East F&B sector with new laboratory at Dubai Science Park

DUBAI / WAM AmSpec Group, a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification services, has announced the opening of its new Agri & Food laboratory in Dubai, reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting the UAE’s rapidly expanding agricultural and food sectors amid growing regulatory, trade, and food safety requirements. The laboratory, located in Dubai Science Park, the region’s leading science-focused …

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UAE President, Mohammed bin Rashid welcome UAE’s guests participating in World Governments Summit 2026

DUBAI / WAM 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, welcomed guests of the UAE participating in the World Governments Summit 2026, which begins tomorrow in Dubai and runs for three days under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’. The World Governments …

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Binghatti Posts Record Profits Three Years in a Row

GULF TIME Binghatti Holding Ltd, a leading UAE real estate developer, announced record financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, underlining strong sales execution, disciplined delivery, and continued strengthening of the Group’s balance sheet. Net profit increased 96% year-on-year to AED 3.58 billion, reflecting robust operating leverage, efficient execution and the continued strong demand for Dubai real estate. …

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