ABU DHABI / WAM Homaid Al Shimmari, Chairman of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), started-up the final reduction cell in the company’s next generation smelting technology pilot project in Al Taweelah. The pilot is a key step in readying EX smelting technology for large-scale industrialisation, making the project an important foundation of EGA’s future growth and the further strengthening of EGA’s ...

SHARJAH / WAM As part of its centennial celebrations, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) has launched “The History of Letters and Movement” exhibition at Al Rahmaniyah Mall, running until 20th July, in collaboration with the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah. The exhibition traces the evolution of Arabic script over fourteen centuries, from early abstract forms to one of the world’s most ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has concluded the 2025 edition of its flagship Undergraduate Research Internship Programme (UGRIP) – its largest and most diverse cohort to date. The fully funded, four-week residency brought together 57 top-performing undergraduate students from 24 countries and leading global institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology; Georgia Institute ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Talal Group, through its Talal Market chain, kicked off a significant sustainability initiative this morning across its UAE outlets. The event saw the distribution of free reusable bags to valid customers, highlighting the company’s commitment to a greener future.The launch, attended by Talal Group’s top management, took place at various Talal Market locations, with a ceremonial ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Zayed National Museum, the UAE national museum, will open its doors in December 2025 in the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi, one of the highest concentrations of cultural institutions globally. The landmark institution honours the Founding Father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his commitment to education, identity and belonging. ...

GAZA/WAM A new convoy of 13 UAE aid trucks arrived in the Gaza Strip last night, as part of the ongoing Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 conducted by the UAE to support the Palestinian people. The trucks carried food supplies designated for community kitchens, equipment to keep bakeries running, and children’s relief kits aimed at reaching the most vulnerable amid the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Gas Plc and its subsidiaries (together referred to as “ADNOC Gas” or the “Company”) (ADX symbol: ADNOCGAS / ISIN: AEE01195A234) announced on Thursday that it has entered into a three-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with Germany’s SEFE Securing Energy for Europe, for the delivery of 0.7 million tonnes of LNG with deliveries commencing this year. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received the oath of office from His Excellency Sherif Isa Mohamed Al Suwaidi, who has been appointed UAE Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil. The ceremony took place in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a financing agreement with the Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic to support the development of the Southern National Road 13, with a fund of AED73.5 million (US$20 million). The project aims to strengthen Laos’ transportation infrastructure by enhancing road quality and improving traffic safety. Thereby, supporting the ...