Wednesday , 4 February 2026

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QASR AL SARAB DESERT RESORT by Anantara unveils its winter experiences

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME As winter settles over the Empty Quarter, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara invites travellers to experience the Liwa Desert at its most captivating. With cooler temperatures, clear skies and golden dunes stretching as far as the eye can see, the winter months are the ideal time to explore the resort’s signature desert adventures, …

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Tunisian food exports to UAE reach AED140mn

DUBAI / WAM Youssef Bioudh, Head of the Tunisian Export Promotion Office in Dubai, said that the value of Tunisian food exports to the UAE amounts to around AED140 million annually, reflecting the strength of trade relations between the two countries. Speaking to Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of Tunisia’s participation in Gulfood Dubai, Bioudh explained that total …

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Dubai Municipality announces 3rd edition of Hatta Farming Festival

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Municipality has announced the return of the Hatta Farming Festival in its third edition, reinforcing its role as one of the emirate’s leading community and agri-tourism events. The festival is part of the “Dubai Farms” programme launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of …

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FAB posts AED21.11b profit in 2025

ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) reported a record Group net profit of AED21.11 billion in 2025, marking a 24 percent increase compared to the previous year, while profit before tax rose by 27 percent year-on-year (YoY) to AED25.20 billion. Operating income grew by 16 percent YoY to AED36.68 billion, supported by sustained business momentum and higher …

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AD Ports Group, BigBear.ai announce partnership

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group today announced a partnership agreement signed between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies, and the UAE business of BigBear.ai. BigBear.ai is a leading provider of mission-ready AI for national security, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, United States. The partnership announced during the World Customs Organisation Technology Conference, held in Abu Dhabi, will see the two …

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UAE President to begin official visit to Russia today

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin an official visit to the Russian Federation on Thursday. During the visit, His Highness will meet with His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, to explore opportunities to strengthen ties, particularly related to the economy, trade, investment, energy, and other sectors that …

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UAE President issues Federal Decree appointing Jamal Al Kaabi as Secretary-General of National Media Authority

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi as the Secretary-General of the National Media Authority with the rank of a Ministry Under-Secretary. Dr. Al Kaabi has previously served as the Director-General of the National Media Office, and Under-Secretary of the Department of Health – …

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UAE’s effective participation in UN Water Conference preparatory meeting commended

DAKAR/WAM Pemmy Majodina, Minister of Water and Sanitation of the Republic of South Africa, said that the partnership between the UAE and the Republic of Senegal, within the framework of the high-level preparatory meeting for the UN Water Conference 2026, which began yesterday in Senegal, reflects a growing international commitment to placing the water issue at the forefront of the …

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