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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, during which they discussed fraternal ties and ways to strengthen cooperation across various sectors in support of the two countries’ development priorities. The two sides also exchanged …

GULF TIME The UAE-based digital healthcare savings platform, has announced a new partnership with Amina Hospital in Ajman, introducing an exclusive 50 per cent discount on emergency room (ER) bills for cash-paying patients. The agreement, formalised through a signing ceremony, marks PricelessMed’s expansion into Ajman, extending its footprint beyond Dubai and Sharjah. The collaboration also covers the wider Amina Healthcare …

DUBAI / GULF TIME MAAIA, a boutique luxury developer in Dubai, has confirmed that construction across its two active residential developments, La Clé in Al Furjan and La Vue in Nad Al Sheba Gardens, is advancing at full pace, with both projects firmly on track for the scheduled Q2 2027 handover. Despite a complex global environment, MAAIA’s on-site teams continue …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait. During the call, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah and Sheikh Jarrah discussed the latest regional developments and strongly condemned the infiltration by members of the Islamic Revolutionary …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Intelligent Investment Holding and its strategic partners today announced a landmark national initiative: the AI Educational Mirror. Developed by the IIH TOP 300 AI Research and Innovation Lab, this UAE-born platform establishes a new category of sovereign AI-powered educational intelligence for public and private education institutions – from schools and universities to ministries, operators, and …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Children, an affiliate of Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, is preparing to launch the third season of its podcast, Sharjah Children’s Platform, a child-led initiative designed to strengthen children’s media presence and provide a space for them to express their ideas and discuss issues related to their daily lives. Launched in 2024, the …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries have reported a net income of $1.1 billion for Q1 2026, highlighting strong operational performance and robust financial health. The Company successfully fulfilled domestic customer requirements while efficiently managing logistics, inventories, and supply chains to mitigate the impact of ongoing export disruptions. Fatema Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Gas, said, …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen carrying a number of Egyptian sailors, which was subsequently taken into Somali territorial waters. The UAE affirmed that such criminal acts constitute a direct threat to maritime security and the safety of international trade routes. In a statement, the Ministry of …

ABU DHABI/WAM The second edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS 2026) opened on Tuesday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together decision-makers, developers, investors, financiers and innovators to discuss the future of sustainable urban development. Running until 14th May 2026, the summit reflects Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a global platform for shaping future cities and developing more …

DUBAI/WAM Under the directives of the Dubai Civility Committee, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) continues to regulate the placement of trade-name signage across commercial shopfronts, supporting efforts to preserve the emirate’s overall visual appearance, reduce visual clutter, and enhance road safety. The measures are based on the guidelines set out in the Outdoor Advertising Manual, introduced in …