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SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree that formally approves the overall organisational structure of the Sharjah Museums Authority. As outlined in the Emiri Decree, the general organisational framework for the Sharjah Museums Authority is established, and the Sharjah Executive Council will proceed ...

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. (36) of 2025 amending the name of the “Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment” (MBRCH) to the “Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment”. According to the ...

GULF TIME A pet health emergency may happen in Dubai’s fast-paced and vibrant environment at any time. Modern Vet stands out among the limited number of veterinary clinics in the city that are open 24 hours, 365 days a year. Compared to many clinics that feature after-hour emergency services only, Modern Vet extends complete, 24-hour multi-specialty healthcare by its staff ...

DUBAI / WAM Drydocks World, a DP World company, has been awarded a landmark Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract by AMIGO LNG for the world’s largest Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) liquefaction facility. The breakthrough project includes the conversion of two LNG carriers into Floating Storage Units (FSUs) and the construction of two newbuild FLNG barges at Drydocks World’s ...

SHARJAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced plans to register Al‑Hosn Fort in Dibba Al Hisn with UNESCO following its development. This initiative highlights Sharjah’s dedication to preserving its historical, cultural, and human heritage and elevating archaeological sites that reshape ancient human history. Preservation of heritage through ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE is continuing to provide humanitarian support to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, completing today the 80th airdrop of relief supplies as part of the “Birds of Goodness Operation”, conducted in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and with the participation of Germany and Indonesia. The latest airdrop included quantities of essential ...

ABU DHABI / WAM ADGM, ADGM Academy (ADGMA), Technology Innovation Institute (TII), Hub71, and ASPIRE — have jointly launched the nation’s first Testbed for quantum-secure communications, marking a significant step towards future-proofing digital infrastructure. The initiative will explore ways to transfer ultra-secure data using quantum technology. As part of the tie up, TII -the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s ...

SHARJAH / WAM As the premier destination for eco-tourism within Sharjah, Mleiha National Park (MNP) stands as a notable conservation success story, giving visitors; both local and from afar; an opportunity to experience the majesty of the desert landscape, and come closer to nature. Established by Emiri Decree under the leadership of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al ...

LUANDA / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency João Manuel Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations to serve shared development. The two leaders met on Monday in Luanda as part of a state visit by His Highness the UAE President to Angola. His Excellency João ...

ABU DHABI / WAM EMSTEEL has delivered hydrogen-based rebar for the construction of Abu Dhabi’s first net-zero carbon mosque in Sustainable City, Yas Island. This marks a regional first, as Aldar becomes the inaugural developer in the MENA region to use low-emissions hydrogen-based steel. The rebar, produced using hydrogen from EMSTEEL’s ground-breaking green hydrogen pilot project developed in partnership with ...