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ABU DHABI / WAM Yas Island Abu Dhabi has announced the return of its Grand Prix Package for 2026, offering motorsport fans the opportunity to enjoy four days of racing action combined with stays at participating Yas Island Hotels and Yas Neighbour Hotels. The package offers guests the chance to experience the excitement of the on-track action, attend the iconic …

ABUJA / WAM Salem Saeed AlShamsi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, presented his credentials to Dr Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the organization. During the meeting following the credentials ceremony, the two sides …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in collaboration with IBM Institute for Business Value, has launched a new global study examining the growing importance of artificial intelligence governance and its role in enabling institutions to scale AI adoption with confidence, resilience, and long-term impact. The study titled ‘Orchestrating AI at scale for sovereignty and resilience’ highlights the UAE’s strong …

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the reconstitution of the board of directors of Emirates Health Services, chaired by Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh. The new board of directors includes Dr. Yousif Mohammed Al Serkal, Director-General of Emirates Health Services, as …

SHARJAH / WAM The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, the region’s largest and most prominent event for luxury jewellery and timepieces, opens tomorrow at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition will run from 10th to 14th June 2026, bringing together …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President Ferdinand Marcos of the Republic of the Philippines over the victims of the earthquake that struck southern Philippines, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries, and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured.

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the Presidential Camel Racing Team in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. During the meeting, His Highness the President reviewed the team’s achievements during the 2025-2026 season. Accompanied by His Excellency …

ABU DHABI / WAM Twenty-three new judges and public prosecutors were sworn in before His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, marking the commencement of their duties within Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. During the swearing-in ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed …

GULF TIME At Mohammed VI Tower; one of the Kingdom of Morocco’s most iconic architectural landmarks and the tallest tower in Africa, Research Science Investment (RSI), a leading UAE-based educational and cultural institution, signed a series of partnership and cooperation agreements with several Moroccan government entities, most notably the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports, and the Ministry of …

DUBAI / GULF TIME King’s College Hospital London – Dubai today announced a major multi-year expansion of its UAE healthcare footprint, a landmark investment set to significantly advance the provision of healthcare in the UAE. The expansion, scheduled for completion in 2028, will enhance the scale and reach of its renowned services, introduce state-of-the-art technologies, and increase capacity to meet …