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ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has established a pioneering, modern, and integrated transport ecosystem, supported by world-class infrastructure and an extensive network of roads, bridges, metro, and tram systems. This has been further enhanced by the introduction of individual smart mobility solutions, including electric scooters and bicycles, which complement the country’s modern transport landscape and enable community members to …

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today attended the group wedding reception for citizens of Abu Dhabi City, held at Qasr Al Hosn, with the participation of 101 grooms. His Highness Sheikh …

GULF TIME/ ABU DHABI UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X to extend his warm wishes on Christmas. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed, in his statement on X, said, “I extend my warmest regards to all those celebrating Christmas in the UAE and around the world. May this day bring peace, joy, …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, in the presence of Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Authority; and Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE-EU Dialogue on Human Rights held its 13th meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The session underscored key developments, ongoing efforts, and the exchange of information, expertise, and best practices in the field of human rights across the UAE and the European Union. During the meeting, several issues of mutual …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the United Arab Emirates, hosted the 58th Seminar for Arabian Studies from 12 to 14 December 2025. This marks the first time the global gathering will be held in the Arab world. Organised in collaboration with the International Association for the Study of Arabia, this year’s edition, …

ABU DHABI / WAM IMKAN, a leading global master developer based in Abu Dhabi and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG), announced the acquisition of a 51 percent stake in Majestic Marine Investments Group LLC (Majestic Group), a leading marine engineering and marina construction company operating across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Founded in the 1980s, Majestic Group …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Held under the honorary founding patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Founding Honorary Patron of Abu Dhabi Festival, and under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, wife of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al …

ABU DHABI / WAM Eight healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi were featured in Newsweek’s Best Specialised Hospitals Middle East 2026 list, with five ranking among the region’s top 10 across multiple specialties. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi leads the Middle East rankings, securing first place in cardiology, gastroenterology, and neurology, and second place in oncology. Four other Abu Dhabi healthcare facilities …

ABU DHABI / WAM Waha Capital PJSC on Wednesday announced that its proposed share buyback programme of up to 10 percent of the company’s issued share capital has been approved by the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) following shareholder approval at a General Assembly Meeting. The programme will be executed through open-market transactions in accordance with ADX and the Securities …