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ERC allocates new AED36.7 million humanitarian aid for Gaza

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), the authority has allocated new humanitarian assistance worth AED36.7 million to support humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip. The assistance forms part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, launched under the directives …

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Perfect Corp. Brings the Bleeding-Edge of AI Innovation to Viva Tech 2026

NEW YORK / GULF TIME Perfect Corp. (NYSE: PERF), a global leader in AI and AR beauty and fashion technology, will showcase its latest AI innovations at VivaTech 2026, taking place June 17–20 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in France. Attendees are invited to visit Hall 7 – 2nd Floor – Booth B13 to experience live demonstrations, meet with Perfect Corp. experts, and …

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A Summer in London: Discover What’s New at Battersea Power Station

DUBAI/ GULF TIME As global travel resumes and direct flights continue from the UAE and wider GCC region to the UK, London is reclaiming its crown as the ultimate summer destination. Statistics from VisitBritain show that the UK was the most visited destination in Western Europe amongst GCC tourists in 2025, with over 466 flight departures every week connecting the …

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DIEZ records highest non-oil trade performance in 2025, reaching AED491b

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded its highest-ever performance in 2025, with total trade reaching approximately AED491 billion, marking DIEZ’s fifth consecutive year of growth, with indicators reflecting a real expansion in goods movement and trade flows. The value of DIEZ’s total trade grew by 46% in 2025 from the previous year, while its total trade value …

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Four UAE aid convoys enter Gaza under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’

AL ARISH/WAM Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys carrying 740 tonnes of food parcels aboard 60 trucks entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the Palestinian people and helping address their humanitarian needs amid challenging humanitarian conditions. The UAE humanitarian aid team in Al Arish prepared and loaded the convoys through the UAE Humanitarian …

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‘Naseej’ supports transition to circular economy: Al Marri

ABU DHABI/WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed that the national “Naseej” initiative, launched under the directives of the UAE leadership, will contribute to recycling more than 220,000 tonnes of discarded textiles annually in the UAE, supporting the country’s efforts to advance industrial circularity, particularly in the textile sector. In statements to the Emirates News …

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MoHESR explores linking higher education outcomes with different economic sectors

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) hosted a virtual workshop titled ‘Industry Immersion for Impact: Leading Change in UAE Future Skills and Labour Maket’, bringing together 40 representatives from higher education institutions (HEIs), industry and other economic sectors. Organised by the Future of Jobs and Skills Working Group under the Advisory Committee for …

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Al Zeyoudi meets PM of Belarus during official visit to Minsk

MINSK / WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, has concluded a visit to the Republic of Belarus, where he held bilateral meetings with senior officials, including Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov, and Minister of Economy Yuri Chebotar. The visit underscores the UAE’s commitment to further expanding economic collaboration and …

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