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ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today offered his condolences on the passing of the mother of Mohammed Ali Afsan Al Mansouri, during a visit to the condolence majlis in Abu Dhabi. His Highness extended his heartfelt sympathies to the family of the departed, praying that God grant her eternal mercy and peace, and bring ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has reviewed progress at Zayed National Museum in preparation of its official opening this December in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District. H.H. Sheikh Khaled was briefed on the museum’s permanent galleries, which trace key milestones in ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in partnership with key Abu Dhabi entities, are organising two flagship events in London to showcase investment opportunities provided by the Emirate’s dynamic economy. The Abu Dhabi–London Business Connect, to be held on 8th October, and the Abu ...

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, today attended the closing ceremony of the 4th International Forum for Arabic Language Teachers (IFALT). The event was organised by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) in collaboration with the Sharjah Education Academy, from 4th to 6th October, at the Sharjah Council for ...

ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to congratulate the country’s teachers on World Teachers’ Day on Sunday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote: “Teachers play a pivotal role in guiding and inspiring the next generation. Their commitment to fostering curiosity, nurturing values and shaping ...

ABU DHABI/WAM In the lead up to BRIDGE Summit 2025 — the world’s largest debut gathering for media, content, and entertainment launching this December in Abu Dhabi — BRIDGE, the organiser of the event, has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Meta. The announcement was made during the visit of Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of BRIDGE, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates joins the world in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, observed annually on 5th October, in appreciation of teachers’ vital role in fostering innovation, creativity, and social development, and in shaping the future. Teachers in the UAE enjoy great respect and appreciation, in recognition of their contribution to building an educated, conscious generation that embodies the ...

RIO DE JANEIRO/WAM The Zayed Charity Run concluded its second stop of the 2025–2026 season today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, drawing more than 3,000 runners from across the world, including over 200 UAE participants, in a vibrant atmosphere that celebrated the spirit of giving, unity, and compassion embodied by this global initiative. In its first appearance in South America, ...

AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has offered condolences on the passing of Saif Rashid Saif Al Nayli and Mohamed bin Faleh Balhoudi Al Shamsi. H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed visited the mourning majlis at Majlis Zakher in Al Ain Region, ...

MONTREAL / WAM The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has unveiled several innovative projects within its Artificial Intelligence Lab at the UAE Pavilion during the exhibition accompanying the ICAO 42nd Assembly in Montreal. The projects leverage artificial intelligence to enhance civil aviation services and improve operational efficiency across the Authority. The projects were launched in the presence of Abdulla bin ...