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RAS AL KHAIMA/GULF TIME Lacasa Living, the boutique development arm of Lacasa Architects & Engineering Consultants, announced the launch of Ola Residences at Al Marjan Island. This residential project, valued at AED 200 million  is set to add to the rapidly growing demand for properties in Al Marjan Island Ras Al Khaimah. With an expected handover in Q1 2027, Ola ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Bakhtiyor Saidov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. During the meeting held on Monday in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the Uzbek Minister and discussed with him bilateral relations and ways to enhance them for the mutual interests of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, Chairman of the International Philanthropic and Humanitarian Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, stressed that the massive response to the “UAE stands with Lebanon” campaign reflected the humanitarian and civilisational ethos ...

DUBAI/WAM Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, organised a sporting event, bringing together outdoor sports enthusiasts of all skill levels at the Hatta Winter Festival. The event offered participants a choice between an exhilarating spinning class and an engaging high-intensity training (HIT) session in the heart of nature. The spinning class featured bikes provided ...

DUBAI/WAM Fatima Abdulrahman, Director of Government Communications at the Ministry of Economy, said that the strategic partnership with the 1 Billion Followers Summit, which attracts over 15,000 content creators, will help highlight the UAE’s exceptional tourism services and products, further enhancing the country’s global tourism identity. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the ...

GAZA/WAM Three convoys carrying diverse Emirati humanitarian aid crossed into the Gaza Strip through Egypt’s Rafah Border Crossing this week as part of the UAE’s ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ in support of the Palestinian people. The convoys consisted of 35 trucks loaded with over 248.9 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including more than 100 tonnes of medical supplies. These included medical ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Economic Integration Committee (EIC) held its first meeting for the year 2025, chaired by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, and with the presence of Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, and directors of all local economic development departments in the country. The meeting reviewed the committee’s efforts and achievements in ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The second UAE aid ship arrived at Beirut Port loaded with 3,000 tonnes of relief supplies as part of the “UAE stands with Lebanon” campaign. The campaign was launched in early October last year as per the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with follow-up from His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed ...

RIYADH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the Arab Ministerial Meetings on Syria, which kicked off on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The meeting is a continuation of the Aqaba Ministerial Meetings on Syria (Aqaba Summit), held in Aqaba, Jordan, on 14th December 2024. Sheikh Abdullah participated in the ...

DUBAI/WAM Participants at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, which kicked off in Dubai, stressed that purposeful content is essential for effective communication in the digital age as it raises awareness, stimulates critical thinking and adds value to users by addressing their needs. Doug Shapiro from the Boston Consulting Group explained that the content creator economy significantly impacts traditional media due ...