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  SHARJAH / GULF TIME Sharjah Cooperative has launched its internal radio station, the first cooperative radio of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, during an official ceremony held on Wednesday at Rahmania mall in Sharjah. The launch reflects the Cooperative’s commitment to advancing institutional communication tools and developing its integrated media ecosystem, in line with its vision for …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City, a delegation from the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, Founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation and Member of …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group achieved a series of landmark milestones and market firsts in 2025, a transformative year that also marked its 25th anniversary. During the year, ADX strengthened its position as the second-largest exchange in the region and reinforced its global standing through the establishment of ADX Group, bringing together Abu Dhabi Securities …

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed in a phone call with Dr Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration of Egypt, the fraternal relations between the two countries and the close cooperation and continuous coordination witnessed at various levels. During the call, the UAE Top …

CAIRO/WAM An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has uncovered the remains of a fully integrated monastic residential complex dating to the Byzantine period at the site of Al-Qarya bi-Al-Duweir in the Tema district of Sohag governorate, shedding new light on early Christian monastic life in Upper Egypt. Ahram Online reported that the discovery was made …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in of 35 Emirati judges appointed to Dubai Courts during a ceremony held at Zabeel Palace in Dubai. The judges took oath in the presence of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler …

MUSCAT/WAM Economic, investment and services activity within the GCC expanded by the end of 2024, according to the Gulf Common Market – Facts and Figures publication issued by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat). The number of public joint-stock companies, whose shares are permitted to be traded by GCC citizens, rose to 748, an increase of 30.3 percent compared with 2023. …

DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in collaboration with national partners, has published the findings of the National Health and Nutrition Survey 2024-2025, presented a comprehensive national picture of population health and provided an evidence based to inform stronger preventative care and future health planning across the UAE. Endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the survey was …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued two Federal Decrees appointing Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed as Chairman of the National Media Authority, and Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi as Vice Chairman of the National Media Authority. Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed previously served as Chairman of the Board of …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME AAA Marine, formed through a strategic merger between Al Otaiba Investment and RIC Holding, has been announced as the authorised dealer of Ferretti Group (Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, and Itama) in the UAE and Oman. This partnership aligns with Abu Dhabi’s Maritime Tourism Strategy, which seeks to position the UAE’s capital as a leading global …