ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 19th edition of the Al Dhafra Festival will be launched by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority as part of the Camel Mazayna Season in Abu Dhabi. The festival will run from 27th October 2025 until 22nd January 2026. This year’s edition features ...
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RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Duma Gideon Boko, President of Botswana, and his accompanying delegation at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah. ...
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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to the social media platform X to congratulate Sanae Takaichi on becoming Japan’s Prime Minister on Tuesday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote, “I extend my congratulations to Sanae Takaichi on becoming Prime Minister of Japan and wish her success in leading the country towards ...
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DUBAI/WAM The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to post economic growth of around 6%, and the Emirate of Dubai to record growth of 3.4% during the current year 2025. The forecast for the two emirates was revealed by Dr. Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF, during a ...
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ABU DHABI/WAM Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has launched Hub71+ Life Sciences, a new specialist ecosystem to accelerate the development and commercialisation of health innovation across BioTech, MedTech, and digital health. The ecosystem positions Abu Dhabi as a global launchpad for life sciences founders, offering direct access to a network of regulators, hospitals, investors and industry partners. Announced at ...
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ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi’s food and beverage (F&B) sector has witnessed exceptional growth, reinforcing the Emirate’s position as a leading regional hub for the food industry. The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) announced that active memberships in the sector reached 24,594 by the end of September 2025; a clear indication of investor confidence and a thriving business ...
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SHARJAH / WAM Menassah Distribution Company continues to strengthen its role in the Arab cultural scene and support Emirati publishers through participation in regional book fairs, reaffirming its commitment to promoting local publishing and literary creativity. The company is taking part in the Fujairah Children’s Book Fair, organised under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Media Council has launched the “Amen” digital platform to empower the public to monitor and share feedback on media content published in the UAE. The initiative reflects the belief that society is a key partner in safeguarding the media landscape and preserving its values. Amen seeks to foster community engagement to build a responsible, ...
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DUBAI / WAM The final qualifying round for the Community Champion title as part of the 9th Arab Reading Challenge, the world’s largest Arabic literacy and reading initiative, kicked off in Dubai. Winners of the top 3 places will be determined during this round, with the overall Arab Reading Champion announcement to take place during the Challenge’s concluding ceremony, which ...
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FUJAIRAH / WAM HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, affirmed that building a strong, cohesive, and happy family is the fundamental pillar for establishing an integrated society that takes pride in its national identity, promotes positive values, and thrives in support of sustainable economic development. HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed made his ...
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