ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE In line with the UAE Year of Community, the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development has launched the fourth edition of its Wyakom initiative. This leading community platform empowers individuals to act as active partners in developing innovative and sustainable solutions for community growth. This edition calls for innovative and sustainable ideas that address key challenges facing youth, centred on ...

HELSINKI/WAM A delegation from the Ministry of Education (MoE), led by Tariq Al Hashimi, Assistant Undersecretary for School Operations Sector (Dubai and Northern Emirates), conducted an official visit to the Republic of Finland to explore opportunities for enhancing educational cooperation between the two countries. The visit supported MoE’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of the national education system and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) conducted studies aboard EAD’s advanced oceanographic research vessel Jaywun. This research focused on understanding the complex interactions between microbes in marine ecosystems and assessing their capacity to adapt and remain productive amid growing climate change and environmental pressures. Preliminary findings have revealed promising indicators ...

ABU DHABI/WAM In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a resolution to reconstitute the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), chaired by H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Vice-Chairman. The Council’s membership includes Khaldoon Khalifa ...

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA), chaired the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday at the academy’s headquarters in the city of Khorfakkan. H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan praised the academy’s achievements, noting that it has reached ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Symbolic Developments, the real estate division of Speedex Group, proudly announces the launch of its latest residential project, Symbolic Altus, in Liwan. Valued at AED 150 million, the development is designed around the concept of “elevated living” and reflects Symbolic’s commitment to creating thoughtfully designed, family-friendly communities that combine architectural elegance, modern functionality, and wellness-driven spaces. The launch ...

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Bloom Holding, one of the UAE’s foremost real estate development companies, has announced the launch of ‘Malaga’, the eleventh phase of Bloom Living, its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in Abu Dhabi.  Named after the Spanish town, Malaga offers the final collection of premium villas with lakeside views ranging from three to six bedrooms. The eleventh phase ...

DUBAI/WAM flydubai has announced seven new interline agreements, bringing the carrier’s total number of interline partners to more than 40. These strategic agreements give flydubai customers access to more than 30 destinations in Europe through Greece’s flagship carrier, Aegean Airlines, and Italy’s national carrier, ITA Airways. In addition, flydubai passengers travelling to the Far East and South-East Asia can enjoy ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The MOTN Festival will return this December for its ninth edition. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and conceptualised and produced by event coordinator Brag, the festival will run for more than 30 days across three locations in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Taking place from 28 November to 2 December ...

JEDDAH/WAM The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, participated in the fifth session of the Islamic Conference of Ministers Responsible for Water, held today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The UAE delegation was headed by Ahmed Mohammed Al Kaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Electricity, Water, and Future Energy Sector. During the conference, the UAE was elected ...