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Fujairah Ruler pardons 104 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha

FUJAIRAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has ordered the release of 104 prisoners from punitive and correctional institutions in Fujairah on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. The inmates, of various nationalities, were selected based on good conduct and behaviour. The gesture reflects the Fujairah Ruler’s keenness to provide prisoners with …

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‘Experience Abu Dhabi’ to launch community poetry experience

ABU DHABI/WAM Experience Abu Dhabi will launch a poetry activation at Zayed National Museum on Thursday 28th May. Brought to life in both Arabic and English, the activation invites visitors to take part in intimate one-to-one exchanges with poets, transforming personal reflections into original poetry inspired by the city and its people. Through these conversations, original poems are crafted in …

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Tahnoon bin Zayed chairs MGX’s second board meeting of 2026

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of MGX, has chaired the company’s second board meeting of 2026, reviewing new investments and performance in a dynamic portfolio that continues to expand across the entire AI tech stack. During the meeting, the board reviewed MGX’s strong financial and portfolio performance, including its …

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UAE President and Sultan of Oman exchange Eid Al-Adha greetings in phone call

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings during a phone call today, praying for continued prosperity and blessings for their two countries and peoples, and for security and prosperity across the world. The two leaders also discussed the close …

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Under directives of UAE President, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi approves AED1.54bn housing benefits package for citizens ahead of Eid Al Adha

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a housing benefits package worth AED1.54 billion, benefiting 1,074 Emirati citizens across the …

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UAE leaders congratulate King of Jordan on Independence Day

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Abdullah II of Jordan on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime …

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Discover two extraordinary escapes on one remarkable island at anantara sir bani yas island resorts this eid al adha

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME This Eid Al Adha, escape to one of the UAE’s most extraordinary natural sanctuaries with Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island’s Island Discovery offer, where untouched coastline, open savannah and remarkable wildlife encounters come together on the protected shores of Sir Bani Yas Island. Reached by boat and removed entirely from the pace of everyday life, …

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Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Celebrates Emirati Writer’s Day with a Diverse Cultural Program

DUBAI / GULF TIME The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library marked Emirati Writer’s Day with a large-scale cultural celebration held in collaboration with leading cultural and national institutions across the UAE, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Emirati writers and strengthening the country’s literary and creative landscape. The event brought together prominent Emirati writers, intellectuals, researchers, and creatives for a series of …

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Repton Al Barsha Celebrates the Graduation of its Inaugural A-Level Class

DUBAI / GULF TIME Repton Al Barsha celebrated the graduation of its first-ever A-Level cohort of 27 students, with graduates securing offers and scholarships from leading universities across the UK, Canada and the United States. Held on 23rd May at Raffles The Palm Dubai, the ceremony brought together students, families, staff and distinguished guests including Mrs Chandini Misra, Principal of …

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