ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has directed the enablement of residential grant transfers by gift among citizens – limited to spouses and first-degree relatives, in line with approved regulations – to enhance social cohesion and stability, and strengthen family bonds within …
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB) is preparing for a strong year-end travel wave beginning 27 November and carrying through to 31 December 2025, with forecasts indicating over 10 million guests will pass through the airport during this period. The early lift begins with the UAE Eid Al Etihad long weekend, with daily totals averaging over 294,000, before accelerating into …
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DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Airports celebrated the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with a heritage-inspired experience, at Dubai International (DXB), inspired by the traditional Emirati Freej (neighbourhood); the beating heart of community life in the UAE’s early days. The celebration marked the “Year of Community,” highlighting the values of unity, belonging, and togetherness that define Emirati culture and the …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved 3,567 housing decisions for Emirati citizens with a total value of AED2.546 billion during 2025, including 599 new decisions issued in the fourth quarter of the year valued at …
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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at establishing a general framework for cooperation in the handling of hazardous materials within the agricultural sector. The agreement supports the safe and responsible management of hazardous materials and reinforces the highest …
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DUBAI / WAM The World of Coffee Dubai 2026 will host three live auctions under the “Dubai Coffee Auction,” by y DMCC banner, during the event’s fifth edition, which will run from 18th to 20th January at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The auctions build on last year’s success, where bidding for select micro-lots exceeded US$10,000 per kilogramme, marking one …
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DUBAI / WAM Capital.com, a leading global trading platform and fintech group, on Thursday announced a major expansion of its crypto offering alongside robust growth across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The company has added over 1,200 new markets bringing the total numbers of instruments it offers traders to 5000, including a significantly expanded range of crypto CFDs, …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) set a Guinness World Record by creating the largest biodegradable UAE flag for the 54th Union Day. Designed by Emirati artist Safeya AlHebsi with eco-friendly materials, the 26.849-square-metre flag was displayed at the bank’s Abu Dhabi headquarters, underscoring ADCB’s commitment to sustainability and national identity.
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ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of India held the sixth session of their joint Consular Committee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The UAE delegation was headed by Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the Indian delegation was led by Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary of Consular, …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has released the longlists for the Literature, Young Author, Children’s Literature and Editing of Arabic Manuscripts categories for its 20th edition (2025-2026), selected by the judging panels and now under evaluation. The award received more than 4,000 submissions from 74 countries, including 21 Arab …
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