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SHARJAH / WAM The Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council is celebrating its 10th anniversary since its establishment in 2015 under the patronage and directives of HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council. The council marks this milestone with a series of events and initiatives throughout ...

AL ARISH / WAM The eighth UAE aid ship, Khalifa, reached Al Arish Port in Egypt on Tuesday as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3,” in preparation for delivering its cargo to the Gaza Strip, in continuation of the UAE’s humanitarian support for the Palestinian people. The ship was received by a delegation of representatives from humanitarian and charitable organisations, ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 46 million guests in the first six months of 2025, marking its busiest first half on record. The 2.3% year-on-year growth underscores DXB’s resilience, the continued strength of Dubai’s aviation sector and the airport’s ability to maintain high performance despite temporary regional airspace disruptions in May and June. This achievement reinforces DXB’s ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Abu Dhabi Art has revealed the artists participating in the 2025 edition of Beyond Emerging Artists the annual programme which commissions new work by up-and-coming UAE-based artists to exhibit at the fair each year. This year’s edition will be curated by internationally renowned artist Issam Kourbaj, who has selected Alla Abdunabi, Salmah Almansoori and Maktoum Marwan ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has launched three new specialised advisory services to support the sustainable growth of family businesses. The initiative aims to strengthen the governance of family-owned enterprises operating in Dubai, enhancing their future readiness and enabling them to navigate the evolving economic landscape, overcome challenges, ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Emirates Foundation has opened registration for Misrah, a national initiative led by Active Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority which aims to empower a conscious generation of youth through a transformative heritage and physical experience rooted in authentic Emirati values. Set to officially launch on 21 August 2025, Misrah invites UAE ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) announced its financial results for the first half of 2025. The company reported a net profit after tax of AED403 million marking a 3.4 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Empower reported a total revenue of AED1,453 million, marking a 7.5 percent increase compared to the same period ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Tuesday received Lutfullah Göktas, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City, on the occasion of the beginning of the ambassador’s tenure. HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr welcomed Ambassador Göktas and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries on Monday announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to supply 0.5 million metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for a 10-year term. The agreement underscores ADNOC Gas’ expanded global footprint, particularly across the high-demand Asian LNG market, reinforcing ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates is continuing its humanitarian mission in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, carrying out the 62nd airdrop of aid under the “Birds of Goodness” initiative, part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The operation is conducted in collaboration with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with the participation of France, Germany, ...