the visionary lifestyle real estate brand from One Group, together with Ennismore, the world’s fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, officially unveiled the Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences with an unforgettable one-night immersive launch event at Atlantis The Royal, Dubai. Valued at AED 1.8 billion, the project marks a defining milestone for Ras Al Khaimah, introducing the region’s first-ever Mondrian-branded beachfront …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday attended a session exploring the UAE’s strategic vision for building an integrated artificial intelligence ecosystem. Discussions at the event reiterated a commitment to harnessing the power of AI for the benefit of individuals and communities, while strengthening the nation’s position as a leading global hub for …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME On the 2nd of December, guests at Rixos Bab Al Bahr will enjoy a full day of cultural activities, live entertainment, edutainment, and kid-friendly workshops that pay homage to the UAE’s heritage, traditions, and culture. Rixos Bab Al Bahr offers a glimpse into the UAE’s history through the traditional boat ceremony from 12 noon …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Al Ain Zoo, one of the largest zoos in the Middle East, is gearing up to celebrate the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with a full program of cultural performances, family friendly workshops, heritage experiences, and newly opened attractions. Visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy a festive atmosphere across the Zoo, complete with …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME ADAI (Art Data & Advisory Interface), a pioneering cultural digital platform, pre-launches in Abu Dhabi, setting a new benchmark for how the world discovers, collects, and invests in art from the Middle East and North Africa. Blending AI-driven insights with curatorial expertise, ADAI aims to reshape the global art ecosystem by introducing transparency, trust, and …

DUBAI/WAM Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, in collaboration with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO), announced today the winners of the Hamdan–ALECSO Award for Distinguished Educational Research and the Hamdan–ALECSO Award for Digital Innovations in Education for the 2025 cycle. This year’s edition received 116 educational research submissions from 13 Arab …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE As part of a pioneering scientific collaboration, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) have completed the first-ever population genomics study of the Ghaf tree (Prosopis cineraria) in the country, revealing significant genetic insights critical for conserving this iconic desert species and supporting the development of …

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has directed the enablement of residential grant transfers by gift among citizens – limited to spouses and first-degree relatives, in line with approved regulations – to enhance social cohesion and stability, and strengthen family bonds within …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB) is preparing for a strong year-end travel wave beginning 27 November and carrying through to 31 December 2025, with forecasts indicating over 10 million guests will pass through the airport during this period. The early lift begins with the UAE Eid Al Etihad long weekend, with daily totals averaging over 294,000, before accelerating into …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Airports celebrated the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with a heritage-inspired experience, at Dubai International (DXB), inspired by the traditional Emirati Freej (neighbourhood); the beating heart of community life in the UAE’s early days. The celebration marked the “Year of Community,” highlighting the values of unity, belonging, and togetherness that define Emirati culture and the …