AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended the reopening ceremony of Al Ain Museum following a comprehensive restoration and redevelopment project. The initiative aimed to preserve the historic building’s cultural and archaeological significance while introducing new facilities and exhibition halls equipped with the latest interactive technologies, in line ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that a passion for reading is the true catalyst for human progress and a driving force behind community development, well-being, and prosperity. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said: “Those who fall a step behind in ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced ‘Golden Ink: A Journey through Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts’, a flagship travelling exhibition organised in collaboration with McGill University, Canada. Opened at Qasr Al Watan on October 7, the exhibition will run for six months before travelling to Montreal in January 2027. ...

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 ...