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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at establishing a general framework for cooperation in the handling of hazardous materials within the agricultural sector. The agreement supports the safe and responsible management of hazardous materials and reinforces the highest …

Amman/ GULF TIME Dr. Osama Al-Alawi has been awarded the Best Medical Content Creator of 2025 during the ICON Summit for Content Creation and Media, which kicked off on Wednesday in the Jordanian capital under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, and was inaugurated on his behalf by Jordan’s Minister of Government Communications and official …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME FireBull AB, a next-generation fluorine-free firefighting foam developed by Enforcer One and distributed in the region by Frontline Innovations, has been officially certified to the NTA 8133 lithium-ion battery fire standard, making it the first and only foam product globally to meet this demanding benchmark. Through independent testing, FireBull AB was proven to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires …

DUBAI / WAM The World of Coffee Dubai 2026 will host three live auctions under the “Dubai Coffee Auction,” by y DMCC banner, during the event’s fifth edition, which will run from 18th to 20th January at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The auctions build on last year’s success, where bidding for select micro-lots exceeded US$10,000 per kilogramme, marking one …

DUBAI / WAM Capital.com, a leading global trading platform and fintech group, on Thursday announced a major expansion of its crypto offering alongside robust growth across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The company has added over 1,200 new markets bringing the total numbers of instruments it offers traders to 5000, including a significantly expanded range of crypto CFDs, …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) set a Guinness World Record by creating the largest biodegradable UAE flag for the 54th Union Day. Designed by Emirati artist Safeya AlHebsi with eco-friendly materials, the 26.849-square-metre flag was displayed at the bank’s Abu Dhabi headquarters, underscoring ADCB’s commitment to sustainability and national identity.

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of India held the sixth session of their joint Consular Committee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The UAE delegation was headed by Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the Indian delegation was led by Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary of Consular, …

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways has been ranked among the top airlines globally in the prestigious 2025 AirHelp Score, achieving an exceptional overall score of 8.07 out of 10 and jumping an impressive nine places year-on-year. Widely recognised as one of the world’s most comprehensive and trusted airline rankings, the AirHelp Score evaluates carriers equally on three key pillars: on-time performance, …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has released the longlists for the Literature, Young Author, Children’s Literature and Editing of Arabic Manuscripts categories for its 20th edition (2025-2026), selected by the judging panels and now under evaluation. The award received more than 4,000 submissions from 74 countries, including 21 Arab …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 2,937 inmates from correctional institutions in the UAE. His Highness has also pledged to cover the financial penalties incurred by the inmates as part of their sentences. Coinciding with the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, the directive reflects His Highness’ commitment to …