Monday , 31 August 2026

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FNRC, JSW Cement to expand building materials industry

FUJAIRAH / WAM The Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC) and JSW Cement signed a contract to establish and operate a new cement grinding unit in Al Tawyeen with an annual production capacity of 1.65 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The expansion positions Fujairah as a major production hub for the region while aligning with critical shifts across the UAE’s industrial …

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UAE President issues decision to establish National Programme for Advanced Sciences and Technologies

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decision to establish the National Programme for Advanced Sciences and Technologies. The programme builds an integrated national pathway that links education, research and development, and talent-building with the UAE’s strategic and advanced industries. It strengthens the country’s readiness for the future through an …

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Frieze Abu Dhabi to feature 84 galleries from 36 countries

ABU DHABI / WAM The inaugural edition of Frieze Abu Dhabi will take place from 19th to 22nd November at Manarat Al Saadiyat, bringing together 84 galleries from 63 cities and 36 countries, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for art and culture. Established in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT …

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Ministry of Defence launches ‘Beladi’ programme

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Defence has launched the “Beladi” programme to prepare and develop national talent and strengthen the UAE’s national capabilities and readiness. The initiative reflects a long-term strategic vision to invest in human capital by building leadership skills, technical expertise, and practical knowledge among young Emiratis to prepare them for national service. The programme commenced …

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Khalifa University, UNESCO unveil Global Water Hackathon 2026

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology on Thursday announced the launch of the Khalifa University–UNESCO Global Water Hackathon 2026, a research-driven international initiative bringing together university students from around the world with researchers, industry experts and policymakers to develop practical solutions to pressing global water challenges. Led by Khalifa University’s Centre for Membranes and Advanced Water …

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Under the directives of UAE President, UAE allocates $10 million for urgent relief for flood, landslide victims in Nepal

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has allocated US$10 million through the UAE Aid Agency as part of its urgent humanitarian response to assist those affected by devastating floods and landslides Nepal, which have resulted in dozens of deaths, injuries and missing persons, as well as extensive damage. The assistance comes under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed …

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OGold Expands International Reach Through Strategic Partnership with BELOBABA

DUBAI / GULF TIME OGold, the Shariah-compliant Gold and Silver-backed super app, and BELOBABA, a global financial services platform, announced a strategic partnership to integrate physical Gold and Silver into the BELOBABA ecosystem. The collaboration enables users to buy and sell in grams directly from their account balance, with each holding physically backed, fully allocated to the client and insured, …

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DUPHAT 2026 spotlights Pharma 4.0, digital transformation, emerging research talent

DUBAI / WAM The 31st Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT 2026) continued its second day under the theme “Reformulating the Future of Pharma”, highlighting digital transformation, Pharma 4.0™ and the development of emerging pharmaceutical talent. The programme featured specialised sessions on the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing and the role of digital technologies and automation in improving …

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UAE-Egypt activate $500mn five-year wheat supply pact

EL ALAMEIN / WAM Al Dahra Agriculture Trading (ADAT), part of Al Dahra Holding, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has announced the execution of a five-year wheat supply agreement with Egypt’s General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), marking the transition from strategic framework to implementation under the partnership established in 2023. Signed at the Cabinet of Ministers Headquarters in El Alamein, …

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Mansour bin Zayed approves UAE horse racing, equestrian season 2026-2027 programme

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has approved the programme for the 2026-2027 horse racing and equestrian season held under his patronage. The programme includes endurance races at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba, Arabian horse beauty championships organised by the …

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