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UAE Banks Federation approves 2026 strategy

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE Banks Federation (UBF) approved its 2026 strategy at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), in the presence of representatives of all its member banks. The strategy, endorsed by UBF’s board at a meeting held prior to the AGM, focuses on advancing the sector’s role in economic growth and reinforcing the UAE’s leading position among the world’s …

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5th Make it in the Emirates to take place in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI /AD MEDIA OFFICE The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) convened the Industrial Resilience and Supply Chain Continuity Forum in Abu Dhabi with high-level participation from ministries, relevant authorities, leaders, experts, and CEOs from the industrial sector, in the lead-up to the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE). MIITE is the UAE’s flagship industrial …

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UAE leaders congratulate President of South Africa on Independence Day

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, 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 …

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DCD Abu Dhabi wraps up first activation of ‘Where Life Pulses’ initiative in Al Ain

AL AIN / WAM The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD Abu Dhabi) has successfully concluded the first activation of the ‘Where Life Pulses’ initiative, which ran from 10th to 12th April 2026 at Al Aamerah Park in the Al Aamerah district of Al Ain. The event attracted more than 22,000 visitors, underscoring the success of the initiative, …

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Mohammed bin Rashid visits world’s largest privately owned dates factory at Dubai Industrial City

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited Al Barakah Dates Factory, the world’s largest privately-owned dates factory located in Dubai Industrial City. The facility spans over 800,000 square feet, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes, one of the market leaders for packaging and processing dates …

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OGold Secures Strategic Investment from Silicon Valley’s Plug and Play Ventures to Scale Global & Silver Ecosystem

DUBAI / GULF TIME OGold, the UAE’s premier Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed Super App, has secured a strategic investment from Plug and Play Ventures, the venture capital arm of a world-leading innovation platform and startup accelerator headquartered in Silicon Valley, which connects high-growth companies with global corporations, investors, and strategic opportunities to scale internationally. This institutional backing signals a transformative …

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Bloom Holding Introduces Next-Generation Digital Solutions to Elevate Broker, Owner, and Resident Experiences

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Bloom Holding, one of the UAE’s foremost real estate development companies, has announced the launch of three innovative digital applications that redefine how brokers, property owners, and residents engage with the company’s ecosystem. Bloom Holding is introducing “Bloom Partners”, “Bloom Community App”, and “Bloom Holding Super App”, each designed to deliver seamless, connected, and efficient …

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UAE President receives written message from President of Kazakhstan

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, pertaining to bilateral relations. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received the message during his meeting with Yermek Kosherbayev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the …

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