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AL AIN/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, witnessed the launch of the second edition of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition (EACE) 2026, which is being held in Al Ain from April …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed fraternal relations and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the development and economic fields, in a manner that supports mutual interests …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi authorities have conducted inspections of more than 480 schools and nurseries to assess emergency preparedness and strengthen safety standards across the education sector. The initiative was implemented through coordinated efforts between the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), and the Abu Dhabi …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced its participation in the 21st edition of ‘DIFC Art Nights’, organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a key cultural and lifestyle hub in Dubai, from 23 to 26 April at Gate Village. The event aims to support both emerging and established artists from the UAE and …

ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has released its 2026 Transition Pathways Update. On Earth Day 2026, the report highlighted that FAB’s sustainable and transition finance activities contributed to nearly 4 million tonnes of CO₂ of avoided emissions in 2025. It also outlined continued progress in advancing the bank’s sustainability agenda and the progress of its Net …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Larry Fink, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock. The meeting addressed a number of issues of mutual interest, including developments in global markets. The two sides also discussed artificial intelligence and advanced technology and the opportunities they present to support investment and the global …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the Dubai Metro Gold Line, the emirate’s largest sustainable transport project. Involving an investment of around AED34 billion, the new metro line will extend over 42 kilometres and 18 stations, marking Dubai’s first fully underground metro …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defence of the Italian Republic. During the meeting, the Italian Defence Minister conveyed to His Highness the greetings of Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, and her wishes for the UAE’s continued security and prosperity. The meeting discussed cooperation …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the Dubai Metro Gold Line, the emirate’s largest sustainable transport project. Involving an investment of around AED34 billion, the new metro line will extend over 42 kilometres and 18 stations, marking Dubai’s first fully underground metro …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The UAE’s favourite online platform connecting millions of users with property listings, has announced the adoption of TruEstimate™️. This advanced, data-backed property valuation tool, powered by Bayut in collaboration with the Dubai Land Department, is designed to empower sellers, landlords, buyers, renters, and real estate professionals with an accurate understanding of real market values across Dubai’s …