ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has become the first tourism board in the GCC region to receive both GIMI Innovation Level 3 Accreditation and GIMI Future Foresight Level 2 Accreditation from the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI), a US-based organisation that sets international standards for innovation management. Saeed Ali …

ABU DHABI / WAM National Central Cooling Company PJSC (TABREED) on Tuesday announced its financial and operational results for the six-month period ending on 30th June 2026, reporting revenue of AED1.13 billion and net profit of AED192 million. Tabreed delivered revenue growth of 2 percent year-on-year during the first half of 2026, supported by fixed capacity charges, ongoing capacity expansion, …

DUBAI / WAM The National Media Authority has been named ‘National Partner’ of the Arab Media Summit 2026, which is set to take place in September under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and under the directives of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Logistics and Services plc (ADNOC L&S), on Tuesday reported record second quarter (Q2) and first-half (H1) 2026 results, surpassing market expectations and demonstrating resilience and operational strength underpinned by strong performance from services supporting the delivery of energy from the UAE to the world. ADNOC L&S delivered Q2 2026 revenue of US$2,584 million (AED 9,490 …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority has closed the registration for Season 12 of Prince of Poets, following a month-long application period from 7th July to 6th August 2026. This season attracted more than 1,500 entries from male and female poets representing 38 countries. The broad and diverse participation in the new season reflects a rich variety …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates is expanding its youth empowerment initiatives across sustainability, technology, and international development as it marks International Youth Day on Wednesday. The Federal Youth Authority, alongside the Emirates Youth Council and local and institutional youth councils, plays a pivotal role in providing effective channels for young people to voice their ideas and aspirations, …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADI Chain and Shipfinex have entered an exclusive partnership to establish the first regulated, institutional-grade tokenised maritime asset class, creating a new on-chain market for vessel-backed finance, charter-linked income and economic interests in ships. Maritime Asset Tokens developed under the partnership will be issued through a regulated route and made available exclusively on ADI Chain. Although …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, 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 …

DUBAI/ GULFTIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the third edition of the Emirati Chefs Grant for Productive Families, organised in collaboration with the Community Development Authority (CDA) and the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA Dubai). The programme aims to empower productive families by developing their culinary and entrepreneurial skills, enhancing their capabilities in managing small …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight to Tashkent, officially launching the airline’s first route to Uzbekistan and creating a new connection between Abu Dhabi and one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. The new daily non-stop service reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a premium …