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DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the primary tunnelling works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project, which involves an investment of over AED20.5 billion. The 30-km route comprises a 15.5-km underground section and 14.5-km stretch above ground. It features 14 stations …

ABUDHABI / GULF TIME In a step reflecting its leadership in advancing specialized healthcare services, the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Special Education announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Apollonia and Synergy Dental Centers. The partnership aims to enhance oral healthcare for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and was formalized during a scientific conference …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The launch establishes a new pathway to prepare specialised government leaders …

ABU DHABI/WAM Cultural Foundation, a cultural centre under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), unveils the second phase of Skin of Dreams. Following the launch of the exhibition’s first phase on 9th April 2026, this phase presents a complete look at Dawood’s momentous artworks. The opening phase showcased a selection of film works, including …

ABU DHABI/WAM 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 Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent two cables of condolences to Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, on the passing of his father.

ABU DHABI/WAM Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), met today in Abu Dhabi with Edward Andrew Hobart, Ambassador of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the UAE. During the meeting, both sides underscored the depth of the UAE-UK bilateral and strategic relations, supported …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), the leading provider of mobility services, in collaboration with its strategic partner Bolt, has announced the launch of ‘Bolt School’ in Dubai, a dedicated ride category designed to support safer and more convenient school commutes for families across the city. Now available through the Bolt app, the new category has been introduced to respond …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea will officially enter into force, on 1st May 2026. The agreement marks a significant step forward in economic relations between the two countries, and is set to unlock new trade and investment opportunities across a range of sectors and support deeper private-sector …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), has announced the launch of digital bank account opening services through the “Tourist Identity” initiative. The service enables non-resident visitors to open digital bank accounts instantly and securely using …

ABU DHABI/WAM Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, has ordered the referral of 13 defendants and six UAE-registered companies to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court), on charges of illicit trafficking in military materiel, forgery, and money laundering. The decision follows extensive investigations by the Public Prosecution, which revealed that the defendants …