ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to the social media platform X to extend his message on the occasion of International Youth Day, which is celebrated all over the world on August 12 every year. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed said, “On International Youth Day, we celebrate the ambition and achievements ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar on Tuesday announced the launch of Fahid Beach Terraces, a six building residential community set on shoreline on Fahid Island in Abu Dhabi. The new development features amenities that enhance residents’ well-being and meet all their needs, such as wellness complexes, fitness studios, and other facilities for active lifestyles. The 501-unit development comprises a diverse ...

MALÉ / WAM Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government, joined the UAE delegation on an official visit to the Maldives and laid the foundation for the new Safety and Security Building in the capital, Malé. Attending were Ali Ihusaan, Minister of Homeland Security and Technology, Ismail Naveen, Commissioner of Police, Maldives Police Service, and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM EMSTEEL, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, announced today its steel business unit (Emirates Steel Industries, part of EMSTEEL Group) has officially become the first company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to receive ResponsibleSteel™ Core Site certification. The ResponsibleSteel certification was awarded following an ...

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has signed an official order that sets up the new organisation for the Sharjah Archives. The Emiri Decree has approved the general organisational structure of the Sharjah National Archives, and the Executive Council will take the necessary steps based on this ...

CAPE TOWN / WAM The Muslim Council of Elders is co-organising the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20), hosted in Cape Town, South Africa, from 10th to 14th August 2025, under the theme “Ubuntu in Action: Focusing on Marginalised Communities.” The Forum unites a coalition of global voices dedicated to shaping inclusive and ethical policies, bringing together religious leaders, civil society organiations, ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) held a coordination meeting with representatives from private hospitals to discuss ways to improve the national newborn screening programme and ensure its alignment with the UAE’s approved national standards in accordance with federal health legislation. The meeting was held as part of the Ministry’s commitment to promoting proactive healthcare and ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Barcelona’s real estate market continues to attract global interest, with over €4.5 billion invested annually in property transactions and a renovation sector valued at more than €20 billion across Spain—a significant portion concentrated in Catalonia, home to one of Europe’s richest architectural legacies. Against this backdrop, Andalusia Group, one of Dubai’s leading development firms, has announced ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Baker Tilly International, a top 10 global network of accounting and advisory firms with presence in over 140 countries and with over 43,000 people, has announced the official launch of its new member firm in the United Arab Emirates. Headquartered in Dubai and led by newly appointed CEO and Managing Partner Saad Maniar, the UAE firm ...

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has signed an official order that sets up the new organisation for the Sharjah Archives. The Emiri Decree has approved the general organisational structure of the Sharjah National Archives, and the Executive Council will take the necessary steps based on this ...