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    BY JEREMY NEWTON, Director of Schools, British International School Riyadh (BISR) GULF TIME A Legacy of Excellence Founded in 1979, the British International School Riyadh (BISR) stands at the heart of the expatriate experience in Saudi Arabia. As the largest and most established British international school in Riyadh, BISR is renowned for academic excellence, strong values, and a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Sheikha Suad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week will take place from 10-15 November 2025. Organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the event demonstrates Abu Dhabi’s continued commitment to shaping the future of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNEC Group, a Modon Holding company, has been awarded and redeemed its first International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC), produced by Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), issued by Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and governed by The International Tracking Standard Foundation, the founders of I-IREC. This certification confirms that since November 2024, all energy consumed by ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The UAE capital Abu Dhabi hosted the “Echoes of Peace” event, jointly organized by China Media Group (CMG) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Abu Dhabi. The gathering brought together more than 60 prominent figures, including officials, diplomats, academics, intellectuals, and media representatives from China and the UAE, with the aim ...

YOKOHAMA / WAM DP World has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies, to expand logistics, supply chain infrastructure, and distribution capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement was signed during the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) held in Yokohama, Japan, by Beat Simon, Group Chief Operating Officer, Logistics at DP World ...

OSAKA / WAM The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has proudly welcomed a record three millionth visitors, marking another key milestone in its journey as one of the most visited and admired national pavilions at the Expo. Since opening in mid April 2025, the Pavilion has become a space of storytelling, connection, and discovery. With its theme Earth ...

GUANGZHOU/CHINA / WAM The Ministry of Economy and Tourism took part in the ‘Women’s Economy Dialogue’ in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China. This comes as part of the UAE’s celebrations of Emirati Women’s Day 2025, held under the theme ‘Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years,’ The event was aimed at strengthening the global presence of Emirati women, highlighting their ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 2nd Abu Dhabi Effortless Customer Experience Awards has been officially launched by the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE). The awards honour entities and ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME The Ras Al Khaimah Jobs & Internships Festival (RAKJIF) returns for its third edition on 9 October 2025, at the RAK Exhibition Centre, offering employers across the UAE a powerful platform to recruit, connect, and showcase their brands. Organized by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, in partnership with ...