Tuesday , 16 December 2025

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MOCCAE launches ‘Mangroves Through Youth Lens’ initiative

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced the launch of the ‘Mangroves Through Youth Lens’ initiative, in collaboration with the Global Youth Programme In partnership with Nikon Middle East. This initiative aims to integrate creative arts with environmental action by organising a series of professional photo-walks in the UAE’s most prominent mangrove reserves. This …

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Advancing sustainable mobility across the Middle East EV LAB invests in Pure Electric, kicks off partnership with new lineup of e-scooters

GULF TIME EV LAB, the region’s first omni-channel multi-brand EV store, has invested in Pure Electric, a global specialist in electric micromobility founded by British entrepreneur Adam Norris, and will serve as the brand’s exclusive partner across the Middle East. The partnership kicked off with the launch of Pure Electric’s three new e-scooters in the UAE – Air⁴, Pure x …

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Theyab bin Zayed crowns Lando Norris as 2025 Formula 1 World Champ

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan crowned McLaren driver Lando Norris as the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion, following the season-ending round held as part of the 17th edition of the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikh Theyab also crowned Red Bull driver Max Verstappen as …

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IHC advances cross-sector collaboration with Azerbaijan

ABU DHABI/WAM IHC, the global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, concluded a strategic visit to Azerbaijan led by H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syed Basar Shueb, CEO of IHC. During the visit, the delegation met with Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan, …

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UAE President meets President of Seychelles

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday met with His Excellency Dr Patrick Herminie, President of the Republic of Seychelles. His Highness welcomed President Herminie and renewed his congratulations on assuming office, wishing him every success in leading Seychelles towards continued progress and prosperity. President Herminie, in turn, congratulated His Highness on the …

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Maryam AlBalooshi becomes first from Middle East to chair ICAO’s CAEP

ABU DHABI / WAM Engineer Maryam AlBalooshi, Senior Manager of the Environmental Affairs Office at the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has been elected as Chair of the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The election took place during the Committee’s 14th meeting, attended by representatives of 34 Member States, held in Singapore …

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UAE reshapes global media future at BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI / WAM The BRIDGE Summit is set to begin tomorrow, in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, with a focus on enhancing innovation and developing new tools that advance content creation. The event is one of the initiatives of BRIDGE Alliance, a pioneering international organisation created to drive greater inclusivity, diversity and impact across the media, content and entertainment …

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