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DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday visited the 17th edition of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 2025), being held at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi. During the visit, His Highness said that formidable defence capabilities are vital to creating a strong deterrent ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM The Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a meeting with a high-level delegation from the Republic of Argentina, titled “Argentina’s Day”, to explore investment and trade cooperation between Ras Al Khaimah and Argentina. The visit aimed to foster partnerships across various sectors of mutual interest, with a particular focus on the foodstuffs ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Nikos Dendias, Minister of National Defence of Greece, on the sidelines of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025. During their meeting in Abu Dhabi, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah and Dendias discussed the ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Industrial City attracted more than AED350 million in investments from the food and beverage (F&B) sector in 2024, the region’s leading industrial and logistics ecosystem announced on the side-lines of Gulfood, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre until 21st February. Reflecting the regional sector’s growth, Dubai Industrial City, one of TECOM Group PJSC’s 10 business ...

SHARJAH / WAM The 9th annual Xposure International Photography Festival, a global celebration of the world’s best visual storytellers, has announced the 4th edition of its Conservation Summit on February 24. Themed ‘Migration and Ecosystem Impact’, the summit, part of Xposure 2025, will unite photographers, conservationists, scientists and advocates who will turn the spotlight on the indispensable role of migration ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has been recognised with two HR Brilliance Awards as part of the 2025 International Brilliance Awards, an annual event held in the United Kingdom. This achievement underscores Dubai Culture’s commitment to innovation and excellence in human resources, showcasing its outstanding performance in implementing best practices that drive employment and ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The DAZ Festival, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, is underway until February 23 at Al Jahili Park, Al Ain. The festival offers visitors a programme filled with family-friendly entertainment, play areas, international culinary experiences, and live musical performances. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE PureHealth has rebranded its Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS) to SEHA CLINICS, aligning with its role as Abu Dhabi’s primary care provider. This rebranding coincides with the UAE’s proclamation of 2025 as the Year of Community, reflecting a shared vision of enhancing the wellbeing of communities through accessible and high-quality healthcare. As part of the ...

PARIS / WAM The UAE-France High-Level Business Council held its third plenary meeting in Paris, co-chaired by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies. The meeting was attended by Eric Lombard, French Minister of Economics and Finance, Laurent Saint-Martin, French Minister ...

TUNIS / WAM Tunisian President Kais Saied received HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, along with Arab Interior Ministers at Carthage Palace on the occasion of their participation in the 42nd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in the Tunisian capital. His Highness conveyed the greetings of President ...