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‘Kuwaiti Cultural Days in UAE’ kicks off in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI / WAM The “Kuwaiti Cultural Days in the UAE” opened on Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi National Theatre and will run until 18th September. The event is organised by the Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the Kuwaiti National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL), in celebration of Kuwait’s designation as the Capital of Arab Culture and ...

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UAE takes part in IAEA 69th General Conference

VIENNA / WAM The UAE is taking part in the annual week-long 69th Regular Session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the organisation’s headquarters in Vienna from 15th-19th September, under the theme “Global Cooperation in the Nuclear Field”. Ambassador Hamad Al Kaabi, UAE Permanent Representative to the IAEA, is leading the UAE delegation, which ...

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UBF commences preparations to host Sibos 2029 in Dubai

DUBAI / WAM UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has commenced preparations to host to host Sibos 2029, the annual conference, exhibition, and networking event organised by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). UBF started the preparations, consultations, and meetings with its strategic partners; Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and Dubai Department of Economy and ...

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Guyana on taking constitutional oath

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on taking the constitutional oath for a new presidential term. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...

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Sharjah Ruler launches recited Holy Quran by Raad Al Kurdi

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Wednesday launched the recited Holy Quran by reciter Raad Al Kurdi, in the narration of Hafs from Asim, at the premises of the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah. The Sharjah Ruler honoured reciter Raad Al Kurdi for completing the recited Quran, and ...

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Indian Minister of Education Inaugurates Key Programs and Startup Incubator at IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi, Reinforcing a Landmark Bilateral Partnership

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME In a significant event highlighting the deepening strategic partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates, the Honourable Minister of Education of India, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, visited the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi – Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD) campus on September 10, 2025. The visit showcased the remarkable progress achieved by the campus in its first ...

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UAE, Azerbaijan Presidents witness announcement of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, signing of multiple MoUs

KARABAKH/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on Tuesday witnessed the announcement of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the UAE and Azerbaijan. The agreement represents a significant milestone in bilateral relations, fostering broader cooperation across sectors in a way that advances both countries’ development ...

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