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Saud bin Saqr receives delegation from Harvard Kennedy School

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 …

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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange delivers achievements in 2025

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 …

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Byzantine monastic complex unearthed in Sohag, southern Egypt

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 …

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Gulf Common Market sees rising economic integration: GCC-Stat

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. …

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MoHAP releases National Health and Nutrition Survey 2024-2025

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 …

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UAE President appoints Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed as Chairman of National Media Authority; Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi as Vice Chairman

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 …

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AAA Marine and Ferretti Group Announce Exclusive UAE & Oman Dealership

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 …

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ICAI Abu Dhabi Announces ‘Tarang 26’ – 37th Annual Seminar & 2nd GCC Annual CA Conference on January 10–11, 2026, at Hotel Conrad, Abu Dhabi

GULF TIME The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Abu Dhabi Chapter is excited to announce its flagship event, the 37th Annual Seminar, themed “Tarang 26: Waves of Transformation, Bridging Nations” that will take place on January 10th and 11th at the Hotel Conrad, Abu Dhabi. This year is particularly noteworthy as the chapter will also host the 2nd …

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