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UAE Floating Hospital holds awareness event on World No Tobacco Day

AL ARISH / WAM The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish marked World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on 31st May, by organising an awareness event to highlight the health risks of smoking and promote healthy lifestyle habits among Palestinian patients, their companions and medical staff. Held as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the event included awareness sessions and …

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Sharjah Ruler attends graduation ceremony of SPAA students

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the graduation ceremony of the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) at the University of the Art Sharjah – Class of 2026 – on Sunday morning. The ceremony, held at the university theatre, celebrated the graduation of 52 students. Upon arrival, …

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YAS MARINA CIRCUIT LAUNCHES EID AL ADHA TRACKSIDE STAYCATION OFFER

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The dynamic, Yas Marina Circuit is marking the Eid Al Adha holiday with a Trackside Eid Staycation offer, giving guests the opportunity to combine high-adrenaline driving experiences with a complimentary overnight stay at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. The offer allows guests booking selected DriveYAS experiences to receive a one-night stay for two, including accommodation and …

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UAE leaders congratulate Argentine President on Revolution Day

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Javier Milei, President of the Argentine Republic, on the occasion of Revolution Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, …

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Mohammed bin Rashid reviews UAE tourism sector achievements for 2025

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed the work report of the Emirates Tourism Council and the achievements of the UAE tourism sector for 2025. The UAE recorded sustained growth across the sector, with the number of hotel establishment guests rising to more than 32 million in 2025, …

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Fujairah Ruler pardons 104 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha

FUJAIRAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has ordered the release of 104 prisoners from punitive and correctional institutions in Fujairah on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. The inmates, of various nationalities, were selected based on good conduct and behaviour. The gesture reflects the Fujairah Ruler’s keenness to provide prisoners with …

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‘Experience Abu Dhabi’ to launch community poetry experience

ABU DHABI/WAM Experience Abu Dhabi will launch a poetry activation at Zayed National Museum on Thursday 28th May. Brought to life in both Arabic and English, the activation invites visitors to take part in intimate one-to-one exchanges with poets, transforming personal reflections into original poetry inspired by the city and its people. Through these conversations, original poems are crafted in …

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Tahnoon bin Zayed chairs MGX’s second board meeting of 2026

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of MGX, has chaired the company’s second board meeting of 2026, reviewing new investments and performance in a dynamic portfolio that continues to expand across the entire AI tech stack. During the meeting, the board reviewed MGX’s strong financial and portfolio performance, including its …

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UAE President and Sultan of Oman exchange Eid Al-Adha greetings in phone call

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings during a phone call today, praying for continued prosperity and blessings for their two countries and peoples, and for security and prosperity across the world. The two leaders also discussed the close …

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Under directives of UAE President, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi approves AED1.54bn housing benefits package for citizens ahead of Eid Al Adha

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a housing benefits package worth AED1.54 billion, benefiting 1,074 Emirati citizens across the …

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