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ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory message to Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on the occasion of her election as President of the Republic of Suriname. 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 ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Burtville Developments has announced the launch of its seventh residential project in Abu Dhabi: Bab Al Qasr Canal View Residence 22, a hotel-branded residential project in partnership with Bab Al Qasr Hotel. Located along the canal waterfront in Al Raha Beach, the project brings together the privacy of upscale residential living with the comfort and ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is inviting young explorers to dive into a summer of creativity, discovery, and fun through its 2025 Summer Camps, held across five of its most popular museums throughout July and August. The engaging programmes are part of SMA’s commitment to nurturing children’s curiosity and creativity while offering enriching experiences that help them learn, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Louvre Abu Dhabi and the National Museum of the Philippines announced the unveiling of Una Bulaqueña, an iconic oil painting by Filipino artist Juan Luna, within the museum’s permanent galleries. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Louvre Abu Dhabi, alongside Alfonso A. Ver, Ambassador of the Philippines in the UAE ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubad­­­­ala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), today announced the official commencement of the Al Maryah Waterfront enhancement project, a monumental development that will transform Al Maryah Island lifestyle offerings and experiences, while further bolstering Abu Dhabi’s standing as a premier global destination. The groundbreaking was officiated by Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, Mubadala’s Deputy Group CEO, who ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s real estate sector recorded an exceptional performance in H1 2025, further reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global hub in this vital sector. According to data issued by the Dubai Land Department, the number of real estate transactions reached 125,538, up from 99,947 during the same period in 2024, an increase of 26%. The total ...

DUBAI / WAM As part of its efforts to strengthen civic engagement and foster a culture of giving, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has announced the launch of the ‘Volunteerism Awareness and Engagement’ project. The initiative aims to deepen public understanding of volunteerism and empower individuals across all age groups to play an active role in Dubai’s development ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Martina Strong, Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates, praised the 21st Liwa Dates Festival, currently taking place in Al Dhafra Region. During her visit to the festival, Ambassador Strong expressed her deep admiration for the distinguished event, which offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore dates and the diverse products ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) continues to see strong results from its digital VAT refund systems for eligible categories, maintaining high levels of accuracy and operational efficiency throughout 2025. The FTA today revealed the results of these systems for the first half of the year, including the VAT refund system for new residences for UAE nationals ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Gustavo Petro of Colombia 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, ...