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ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s (DCT Abu Dhabi) strategy for the transformation of Al Ain Region’s tourism proposition is delivering significant results, with the latest statistics showing double-digit growth in hotel guests during the first half of 2025 and several key cultural attractions reporting increases in visitor numbers of more than …

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group, a global enabler of integrated trade, transport, industry, and logistics solutions, and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), a global clean energy leader, have signed a partnership agreement to collaborate on the development and delivery of offshore wind projects. Under the agreement, the companies will identify opportunities where AD Ports Group can serve as …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has presided over the annual meeting of the ADNOC Board of Directors at the Habshan complex in Abu Dhabi, a strategic hub for the company’s onshore operations which includes one of the world’s largest gas processing facilities. The meeting was held in the operations control room operated by …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Deerfields Mall has officially launched WinterFields 2025 in partnership with Shuraa Advertising Agency, a captivating seasonal festival designed to bring families together through entertainment, creativity, and festive excitement. Monday to Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Friday to Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., WinterFields offers thrilling rides, bouncy castles, live entertainment, …

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Hoover invites the public to step into the future of home cleaning at its exclusive pop-up experience, taking place opposite.During the event, Hoover will officially launch its all-new Hoover Home Pro Range, featuring the Home Pro, Streamline, and Emerge vacuum cleaners — each crafted to combine exceptional power, performance, and design. Visitors can enjoy live …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Founding Honorary Patron of Abu Dhabi Festival, and H.H. Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Patron of the Abu Dhabi Festival and wife of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al …

DUBAI/WAM The streets of Dubai came alive this morning as a record-breaking 307,000 runners took part in Dubai Run, presented by Mai Dubai, reinforcing its status as the world’s largest free community run and delivering some of the most inspiring moments of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2025. From early morning, waves of participants filled Sheikh Zayed Road in an extraordinary …

DUBAI / WAM Calidus Holding Group, one of the leading defence and manufacturing companies, and 3ME Technology, Australia’s advanced systems integrator, have announced the signing of a teaming agreement aimed at developing hybrid solutions for Calidus’ defence vehicles across the region. The agreement was signed by Dr Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, Managing Director and CEO of Calidus Holding Group, and Justin …

DUBAI/WAM The Supreme Committee for Development of Hatta, chaired by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, has completed a suite of development projects in the area. The works include the construction of the Hatta Dam Amphitheatre, a fully serviced school, and the prototype housing unit …

DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved Law No. 15 of 2025 regarding the Government of Dubai’s general budget cycle for the fiscal years 2026-2028, and the Dubai Government’s general budget for the fiscal year 2026. The three-year budget cycle for …