DUBAI/ WAM The UAE Government and the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the launch of the 2025 edition of the Global Future Councils, to be held in Dubai on October 14 – 16, 2025. This landmark event continues a remarkable journey of collaboration between the UAE and the WEF, and builds on more than 16 years of success, with the …

ABU DHABI/ WAM Nearly 400 local suppliers, contractors and service providers have received contract awards from ADNOC valued at AED65.7 billion in the first half of 2025 as the company deploys its purchasing power to boost socioeconomic growth, empower businesses and generate long-term value for the nation. The contracts span critical sectors such as drilling, logistics, operational support services, and …

ROME / WAM On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today attended the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV as head of the Catholic Church, succeeding the late Pope Francis. The ceremony took place in St. Peter’s Square in …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, represented by leading government entities and private companies, is set to showcase its rapid and remarkable growth, investment opportunities and competitive advantages at the four-day Make it in the Emirates 2025. Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), Ras Al Khaimah Chamber, RAK Ceramics and Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries are …

ABU DHABI  / GULF TIME Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination and SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, hosted “My Community Canvas,” a heartwarming initiative celebrating family, inclusion and marine life through art. Organised to mark the International Day of Family, the initiative underscores Miral’s commitment …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the recipients of the inaugural Etihad Museum Research Grant. Launched to position Etihad Museum as a catalyst for knowledge production, the grant offers participants a unique opportunity to delve into the Authority’s archives, engaging with and contributing to a diverse collection of artefacts, objects, and narratives. The …

ABU DHABI / WAM In celebration of the International Day of Families, observed annually on 15th May, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) hosted a series of engaging family-oriented activities aimed at fostering community values and strengthening family bonds. These initiatives form part of the broader vision of the “Year of Community 2025,” supporting efforts to promote family cohesion and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman, Department of Culture and Tourism–Abu Dhabi (DCT-Abu Dhabi), reaffirmed Abu Dhabi’s belief in a future shaped not only by data or infrastructure, but by ideas, heritage, and human connection. In an Op-ed marking the International Museum Day, Al Mubarak said: “Abu Dhabi has always been a meeting point of worlds where East and West, …

DOHA / GULF TIME The “Ai or Nay? Artificial vs. Intelligent” exhibition at the Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar, which opened in January 2025, has concluded with great success. The exhibition drew significant interest from local visitors and welcomed several notable visitors, including the US Ambassador to Qatar Timmy T Davis, Denise Amyot, member of the Qatar …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended a lunch banquet hosted by Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President and Chairman of the Camel Racing Federation, in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by a …