GAZA/WAM A UAE medical aid convoy entered the Gaza Strip as part of the United Arab Emirates’ ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people and alleviate their humanitarian suffering, within the framework of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The convoy comprises eight trucks carrying 53 tonnes of medical aid, including medicines, medical equipment, supplies, and medical furniture, contributing to strengthening the …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India to discuss regional security following Iran’s unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks against the UAE and several sisterly and friendly countries. The two top diplomats discussed the serious implications …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has announced that it will host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi, in yet another vote of international confidence in the country’s economy. The move will further reinforce the UAE’s position as a global financial hub as well as a key partner in supporting …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Times Square Center, in partnership with TishTash Communications and Valeo Health, invites the community to the return of its popular TishTash Mums Club on Friday, 24th April 2026, from 10am–2pm. Following the success of previous editions, which welcomed over 400 guests and 30+ family-focused brands, Mums Club returns by popular demand. This free-to-attend event is designed …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) issued today its 2025 annual report, highlighting the achievements and strategic initiatives that have been key pillars in driving national economic growth and strengthening the resilience of the financial, banking, and insurance sectors, in line with the UAE’s strategic objectives and future aspirations. The report underscores the financial system’s …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Friday received Radha Krishna Panday, Ambassador of Canada to the UAE, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. During the meeting, held at the RAK Ruler’s palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City, H.H. Sheikh Saud underscored the strength …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The CEOs Advisory Council of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its first quarterly meeting on April 8, 2026, chaired by His Excellency Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of UBF, to review the banking and financial sector’s performance, and discuss developments, initiatives, and plans of UBF to …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), one of the 20 largest stock exchanges by market capitalization, has achieved a 98% compliance rate for the disclosure of the audited annual financial statements for 2025, reinforcing its commitment to the highest standards of market integrity and transparency. As a leading financial marketplace driving opportunity and growth, this …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Dubai-based healthcare investor Everest Health Investments LLC (“Everest Health”) today announced a strategic collaboration with global AI-powered claims analytics provider Mains Lab W.L.L (“Mains Lab”) to introduce advanced artificial intelligence technology aimed at combating fraud, waste, and claims leakage in the UAE health system. Mains Lab operates across the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and Africa, and has …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced that the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) will be held from 13 to 18 September 2026, instead of its originally scheduled date in April. The decision was based on …