ABU DHABI/WAM Under the directives of Sheikha Moza bint Suhail Al Khaili, the United Arab Emirates has dispatched an urgent shipment of medicines and medical supplies to the Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’. The aid, valued at more than AED2.7 million, comes as part of a rapid humanitarian response to support …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Eid is just around the corner, a time to celebrate, reconnect, and find meaningful gifts for yourself and your loved ones. While this year may feel a little different for many of us, the heart of Eid remains the same: cherishing small moments, sharing kindness, and making time for the people who matter most. From comforting bites …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to discuss developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their implications for regional and international peace and security. During the call, His Majesty reaffirmed the Netherlands’ condemnation of …

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, one of the world’s leading hospitality and hotel management companies. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, in Dubai. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has launched a national campaign to promote the role of zakat during the final 10 days of Ramadan. The campaign aims to support family stability and strengthen solidarity across society, reflecting the authentic values of Emirati identity based on compassion and mutual support, in line …

ABU DHABI / WAM Wio Bank PJSC (Wio) reported a strong financial performance in FY2025, reflecting continued customer adoption and the expansion of its digital banking platform across the UAE. In its third full year of operations, the bank recorded AED1.24 billion in revenue, an increase of 55% year-on-year, alongside net profit of AED622 million, up 57%. More businesses, individuals …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Health and Queensland University of Technology (QUT), in collaboration with Siemens Healthineers and ArmHub, have concluded “Healthcare Innovation and Sustainability Week”, bringing together healthcare professionals, academics, students, and industry leaders from Brisbane and Dubai, to advance sustainability in academic health systems. Over two weeks, participants explored how technology-enabled care models, digital health, design thinking, and sustainability …

GENEVA / WAM The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any justifications put forward by the Iranian government regarding the hostile escalation against countries in the region, stressing that such claims are merely attempts to mislead the international community in an effort to justify its unprovoked and unlawful aggression against the UAE and countries in the region. The UAE underscored …

SHARJAH / WAM Following the recent inscription of the Faya Palaeolandscape on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Government of Sharjah, under the supervision of the Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA), has opened applications for the Short-Term Research Grant, one of the three funding streams under the Faya Research Grant Programme. The call invites international researchers to submit proposals for focused …