MUSCAT / WAM The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries recorded strong performance in the agriculture, livestock and fisheries sectors during 2024, reflecting the growing role of these sectors in supporting food security and advancing economic diversification across the GCC, despite the environmental and natural challenges facing the region, particularly limited arable land and scarce water resources. Data released by the …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has named TAQA, the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, as Official Partner of the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative (ADMI) partnership programme. Under the two-year agreement, TAQA will serve as the Lead and Exclusive Sponsor for two flagship environmental initiatives. The first initiative will see TAQA support the …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE air defences on Monday detected 15 ballistic missiles, of which 12 were destroyed, while three missiles fell into the sea. A total of 18 drones were also detected, with 17 intercepted, while one fell within the country’s territory. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, 253 ballistic missiles have been detected. Of these, 233 were …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced that a dress designed by Sheikha Alyazia bint Nahyan Al Nahyan is now being exhibited at the UAE’s largest heritage museum, Al Shindagha Museum’s Beauty and Adornment House, presented on special loan from Anasy Media. A filmmaker and multidisciplinary creative, Sheikha Alyazia is also the founder of …

DUBAI / GULF TIME This Eid, The Spicery at Novotel Dubai Gold District invites families, friends, and loved ones to come together and celebrate one of the most joyous occasions of the year in true festive style. Available across the first three days of Eid, the restaurant presents a specially curated Eid Brunch and Dinner experience at an exceptional value …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with President Donald Trump of the United States of America, during which they discussed developments in the region and their implications for regional and international security and stability. The call also addressed the continued blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, visited the Ministry of Defence as part of his ongoing follow-up on recent developments and review of the latest updates related to defence and military affairs, as well as efforts to enhance operational readiness and preparedness to manage various challenges. During …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has consolidated its position as one of the world’s leading global and regional hubs in the e-commerce sector, benefiting from an integrated ecosystem that includes advanced logistics infrastructure, rapid digital transformation in government services, and a flexible regulatory environment that supports the digital economy. These factors have strengthened the country’s role as a key …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has reviewed the emergency readiness and response ecosystem at the Unified Medical Operations Command Centre in Abu Dhabi. H.H. was briefed on the medical emergency response ecosystem across its various stages, as well as the processes …

GULF TIME / ABU DHABI UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to remember the late Sheikh Zayed’s legacy of compassion on Sunday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote, “On Zayed Humanitarian Day, we reflect on the enduring legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose values …