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UAE President receives Make it in the Emirates delegation

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a delegation of the fifth Make it in the Emirates event. His Highness commended the efforts of those behind the initiative, which has evolved into a key platform for supporting national industry and fostering industrial partnerships that advance the UAE’s development goals. His Highness reaffirmed …

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Middle East leads global infrastructure transition, report finds

DUBAI / WAM A new study from Siemens reveals the Middle East is ready to enter a new era of infrastructure transition that is autonomous, resilient, and sustainable. According to the 2026 Middle East Infrastructure Transition Monitor, the region is outpacing global counterparts in its commitment to the transition, with regional leaders demonstrating stronger investment intentions and a heightened sense …

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ADX welcomes GCC Shariah Dividend ETF, expanding region’s most active ETF market

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group today welcomed the listing of the Chimera Solactive GCC Shariah Dividend ETF (GCCDIV), marking the fourth listing of the year. Developed by Abu Dhabi-based global investment manager Lunate, this first-of-its-kind exchange-traded fund tracks high-performing, income-generating, Shariah-compliant equities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The listing marks the 24th ETF …

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DoH partners with Sanofi to advance vaccine innovation

SAN DIEGO / WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Sanofi, a worldwide biopharma and vaccines leader, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance their partnership in vaccine innovation and to jointly explore the development of a Vaccine Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi. The collaboration would strengthen capabilities across AI-enabled vaccine discovery, mRNA research, clinical development …

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Hoof Introduces Gathering Boxes Built for the Occasion

GULF TIME Hoof has a new way to bring the café home. Introducing Hoof Gathering Boxes: a curated selection of the kitchen’s most-loved sandwiches with drinks included, designed for the kind of gatherings that call for good food and easy sharing. Each box is tailored to its location, drawing from the menu that regulars already know, whether that’s the Chicken …

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Gold rebounds from one-week low

NEW YORK/WAM Gold regained composure and left behind three-consecutive daily declines on Monday, looking to regain the area above the $4,200 mark per troy ounce. Reports of progress in the latest round of US-Iran talks are helping the precious metal maintain its footing at the start of the week, although the stronger Greenback seems to limit the upside potential for …

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AD Festival brings Vienna Philharmonic’s Summer Night Concert

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Festival, held under the founding patronage of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Founding Honorary Patron of Abu Dhabi Festival, continued its mission to promote intercultural dialogue through its support of the Vienna Philharmonic’s internationally renowned Summer Night Concert. As an Artistic and Cultural …

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UAE Digital School advances Jordan’s education digital transformation

DUBAI / WAM The Digital School, one of the initiatives of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) successfully completed a new phase of its Digital School project in Jordan, in collaboration with the Jordanian Ministry of Education and with the support of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC). The initiative reached more than 11,000 students as part of …

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