Thursday , 26 March 2026

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Miral announces Yas Bay East Beach to open on Yas Island

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, has announced that Yas Bay East Beach, the newest stretch of shoreline on Yas Island, will officially open to the public on 19 March. The opening marks a strategic milestone for Miral, demonstrating its ongoing efforts to create memorable and joyful experiences for …

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UAE President and Sultan of Oman exchange Eid Al Fitr greetings

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on Wednesday exchanged Eid Al Fitr greetings during a phone call, conveying their best wishes for continued wellbeing and prosperity for their two countries and peoples and for peace and prosperity worldwide. The call also addressed developments …

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UAE President receives phone call from Ethiopian Prime Minister

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Dr Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, during which they discussed developments in the region amid the military escalation and its serious repercussions for regional and international security and stability. His Excellency Dr Ahmed renewed …

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Mohammed bin Rashid approves 4,631 residential land plots valued at AED5.3 billion for citizens in Dubai

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the allocation of 4,631 residential land plots, valued at AED5.3 billion, for Emirati citizens in Dubai. Spanning over 71 million square feet across Al Eyas, Latifa City, and Mushrif areas, these plots are part of citizen housing packages in Dubai. They …

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CBUAE Board reviews strength, resilience of UAE’s financial system, banking sector; approves proactive financial institution resilience package backed by CBUAE’s assets of AED1 trillion

ABU DHABI/WAM Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Board held its second meeting of the year today. The Board noted that the UAE’s financial system has demonstrated resilience during the …

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UAE President and Indian Prime Minister discuss regional developments

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a phone call from His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, during which they discussed developments in the region amid escalating military actions and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability. During the call, His Excellency Modi reiterated …

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Zayed National Museum named one of Time’s World’s Greatest Places 2026

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Zayed National Museum has been named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026, the magazine’s prestigious annual list that recognises 100 extraordinary destinations across the globe each year. The recognition places Zayed National Museum among a select group of the world’s most inspiring cultural and travel destinations, including one of only two destinations in …

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Urgent medical aid to Gaza under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ following directives of Sheikha Moza bint Suhail Al Khaili

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the directives of Sheikha Moza bint Suhail Al Khaili, the United Arab Emirates has dispatched an urgent shipment of medicines and medical supplies to the Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’. The aid, valued at more than AED2.7 million, comes as part of a rapid humanitarian response to support …

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UAE President receives call from King of the Netherlands on regional developments and security

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to discuss developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their implications for regional and international peace and security. During the call, His Majesty reaffirmed the Netherlands’ condemnation of …

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Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Chairman of Accor Group

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, one of the world’s leading hospitality and hotel management companies. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that …

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