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ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait. During the call, Sheikh Jarrah Al-Sabah condemned the terrorist plot that aimed to undermine national unity and stability in the United …

NEW YORK / WAM Gold and silver prices retreated on Tuesday as a rallying US dollar dampened demand for bullion, with gold continuing its descent from a multi-day low hit in the previous session. Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,807.91 per ounce by 02:17 GMT, extending a downward trend after touching its lowest level since 13 April on Monday. Meanwhile, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Cognita UAE schools welcomed students back to campus this week, prioritising safety, structure and a well-organised learning environment in line with Ministry of Education guidance. Recognising that students may have returned with a range of emotions, schools across the Cognita group – including Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai, Repton Dubai, Repton Al Barsha, Repton Abu Dhabi, …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further develop UAE–Albania relations across priority sectors, notably the economy, trade, renewable energy, and technology, in …

KUALA LUMPUR/WAM The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion has made a strong impact on the opening day of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) 2026, drawing significant attendance from international delegations, industry leaders, and representatives of leading international defence and security companies. The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion’s participation in DSA 2026, held at the Malaysia International Trade …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE real estate sector recorded robust performance during the first quarter of 2026, underscoring growing confidence among local and international investors in the market’s stability, adaptability to evolving conditions, and its capacity to sustain growth and deliver rewarding returns over the medium and long term. Real estate markets across the UAE witnessed notable growth in the first …

AL ARISH/WAM A UAE relief aircraft carrying 100 tonnes of food supplies arrived in Egypt’s Al Arish city as part of the “Humaid Air Bridge,” within the framework of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts under ”Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The shipment includes 3,978 food parcels prepared in accordance with the highest …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, current regional developments following the Iranian missile attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and a number of brotherly and friendly countries. The two sides reviewed developments related …

DUBAI /WAM DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, has recorded 33 percent growth in its business volume in 2025, having organised, managed, and delivered services to 442 events. These included 84 exhibitions, 16 conferences, 26 entertainment, sports, and music events, three fashion shows, six corporate events, and 13 graduation ceremonies, in addition …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADGM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Futian District People’s Government of Shenzhen, marking a significant step in strengthening economic and financial cooperation between Abu Dhabi and one of China’s leading financial and innovation hubs. The partnership establishes a framework to enhance collaboration across a range of priority sectors, including financial services, innovation, …