VIENNA/WAM The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) has announced up to US$2 billion in co-financing with the African Development Fund (ADF) for the period 2026–2030, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to Africa and to concessional financing for the continent’s most vulnerable countries. The co-financing announcement was made by OPEC Fund President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa during the 17th replenishment session of …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE National Orchestra has announced the guest artists and January performance dates for “The Beginning,” its inaugural concert series, marking the first time the Orchestra’s full ensemble of 70 musicians and 30 choir members will perform for live audiences across the UAE as part of its opening season. The series opens with the UAE National Orchestra’s debut …

DUBAI / GULF TIME To celebrate the upcoming festive season, Dubai Safari Park is announcing the launch of its first-ever Festive Village, running from 21st December 2025 to 11th January 2026. Set to transform the park’s Al Wadi area into a lively winter market, the new village will offer an immersive, family-focused experience that brings together engaging entertainment and meaningful …