ABU DHABI/ WAM The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP), managed by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), has announced the selection of 16 innovative pre-proposals from the 140 submissions received as part of the programme’s sixth cycle. The shortlist was finalised following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by the programme’s International Technical Review Committee comprising a diverse …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the winners of the 11th season of the Prince of Poets and Million’s Poet competitions, as well as the fourth season of the Al-Mankous programme, along with their respective judges. During the meeting, held at Qasr Al-Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness discussed with attendees …

DUBAI / GULF TIME BT Properties, one of Asia’s most trusted development entities, unveiled its flagship development project ‘WAADA,’ a master-planned community, in the UAE during a landmark launch event held at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai Healthcare City. With over 30 years of experience in delivering large-scale, integrated, people-centric developments across Pakistan, BT Properties is bringing its legacy of trust …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME Clédor, a luxury, design centric real estate development management company, has officially launched Arthouse Residences Al Marjan Island, a distinctive branded residential project in collaboration with Arthouse Hotel NYC and Prospect. Valued at AED 400 million, this exclusive development is the first-ever Arthouse-branded residential project outside of the U.S. and is set to redefine …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Zara Home unveils its summer coastal edit, a curated collection that captures the effortless elegance of seaside living. Inspired by beach life, ocean hues and coastal nostalgia, the SS25 range brings the soothing tones of blue and white into every corner of the home. This season, the collection is anchored in tactile textures and organic forms, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Anthropologie is setting the tone for summer with an imaginative assortment of tableware designed to turn every meal into a special moment. Crafted in collaboration with Feeling Good Inside, a collective of master ceramic artists renowned for their handcrafted and hand-painted pieces. Brimming with playful charm and artisanal detail, the vibrant assortment features fruit motifs, hand-painted …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Snüz, the original creators of the UK’s best-selling bedside crib and a trusted name in baby sleep since 2013, proudly unveils its latest generation – the SnüzPod⁵. Meticulously designed to support your baby’s sleep from day one, the SnüzPod⁵ brings together ultimate comfort, style and functionality in one beautifully crafted sleep solution. With half a million …

ABU DHABI/ WAM ADNOC Drilling Company announced on Tuesday the award of a $1.15 billion, 15-year contract for two jack-up rigs by ADNOC Offshore in support of its growing offshore operations. The contract will follow existing agreements, bringing accretive rates that generate long-term revenue and attractive returns. Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, ADNOC Drilling CEO, said, “This new contract is a …

DUBAI/ WAM The UAE has secured the top global ranking in the telecommunications infrastructure index, the institutional framework for digital government, and the digital content index, according to the second edition of the “State of Digital Transformation Report”. The report was released by the UAE’s Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation during the recent Digital Readiness Retreat. The report highlights …

AJMAN / WAM Ajman University (AU) hosted the 8th edition of its flagship Research Day, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and national development. The annual event, organised by the Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies, brought together faculty members, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and distinguished representatives from government and private sectors to explore how applied research can support the …