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ROME / WAM Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has been awarded the Marisa Bellisario Award, one of Italy’s highest distinctions recognising outstanding women leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement across diplomacy, government, business, science, innovation, culture, and humanitarian action. At the 38th edition of the Marisa Bellisario Award ceremony in Rome, Italy, the award …

GULF TIME As destination weddings continue to grow in popularity among GCC couples, many are looking beyond traditional locations in search of something more exclusive, scenic, and family-friendly. Combining breathtaking landscapes, luxury hospitality, privacy, and seamless travel, Graubunden, Switzerland’s largest canton, is emerging as one of Europe’s most appealing destinations for unforgettable celebrations. A Stunning Alpine Setting Imagine celebrating against …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Situated on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, The Club has long been one of Abu Dhabi’s most established private members’ destinations, bringing together individuals, couples and families through a shared sense of community, connection and active living. Designed as a place where members can spend meaningful time together, The Club offers a vibrant calendar …

DUBAI/WAM The UAE Sustainability Fellowship celebrated the graduation of its third cohort, in the presence of Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future. The cohort brought together 32 outstanding professionals from the public and private sectors, who completed an intensive programme focused on empowering positive impact makers across the UAE community and preparing …

ABU DHABI/WAM Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, comprising 68 trucks carrying 817 tonnes of food parcels and shelter materials, as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their essential needs amid the difficult conditions in the Strip. The UAE humanitarian aid team …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its strategic partnerships with leading Chinese companies and institutions to draw on their advanced expertise in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, modern transport technologies, and advanced methodologies for designing and constructing bridge and tunnel networks. The move supports the delivery of RTA’s current and future projects and enhances the readiness of Dubai’s …

MUSCAT/WAM The Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) affirmed that GCC countries continue to intensify their efforts to protect land resources and restore degraded ecosystems, reflecting their strong commitment to international environmental agreements and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The statement coincides with the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, which …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile missile and drone attacks by Iran that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the …

ABU DHABI / WAM TRENDS Global, part of the TRENDS Group, welcomed a delegation led by Takashi Morisaki, Chairman of the Board of the Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI), Japan, to its Abu Dhabi headquarters for a high-level dialogue on the future of think tanks and their evolving role in an increasingly dynamic global landscape. The session focused on several strategic …

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) reported an impressive surge in registered memberships in the first half of 2026, recording nearly 30,000 new memberships and membership renewals. According to SCCI’s data, the Sharjah Chamber signed up 2,800 new member companies during the first half of 2026, reporting 26,100 membership renewals across industrial, commercial, and professional …