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UAE, Cyprus Presidents discuss strengthening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

NICOSIA/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, held discussions on Sunday focused on enhancing cooperation as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. During talks at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia – held during His Highness’ official visit to Cyprus – President …

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BRIDGE reinforces UAE’s position as global media hub

ABU DHABI/WAM The inaugural BRIDGE Summit has reinforced the United Arab Emirates’ position as a global hub for media and content industries, emerging as an international platform that integrates media, economy and investment, while delivering a direct impact that supports economic diversification and enhances the UAE’s attractiveness to global capital. Hosted in Abu Dhabi, the Summit represented an advanced model …

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Dubai Municipality showcases 100-day results of Urban Think Tank, Design Lab

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Municipality has announced the outcomes of the first 100 days of the Urban Think Tank and Design Lab, marking its transformation into an active co-design platform that translates future visions and strategic priorities into practical urban and experimental projects. The announcement was made during a dedicated event organised by the municipality that was attended by senior government officials, …

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SIB receives ‘Client Excellence Award’ from Deutsche Bank

SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has received the prestigious “Client Excellence Award” from Deutsche Bank in recognition of its outstanding performance in straight-through processing (STP) of payment transactions. The bank achieved an impressive 99% success rate in euro transfers and 98% in US dollar transfers for 2024, reflecting a high level of accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in processing corporate and …

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Mansour bin Zayed meets with Minister of External Affairs of India

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the UAE and the …

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A Creative Winter Awaits at Dubai Culture’s Museums and Libraries

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced its Winter Camps, taking place this December across its cultural and heritage sites. A month of creative learning awaits children aged 4 to 14, with a programme offering cultural and artistic activities that nurture creativity in line with the Authority’s vision of inspiring young minds. Al Shindagha …

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MOTN Lands at Abu Dhabi Corniche for 26 Days of Out-of-This-World Family Fun

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME After the great success of MOTN in Al Ain and Al Dhafra, everyone’s favourite family festival is coming to the Abu Dhabi Corniche for 26 days of excitement, from 10 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. MOTN Abu Dhabi invites families to experience a universe of thrilling rides, live music, interactive adventures, international food, shopping, meet-and-greets, …

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Falcon Racing begins today at Liwa International Festival

AL DHAFRA / WAM The Falcon Racing competition will kick off today, as part of the Liwa International Festival 2026, with the participation of elite falconers and heritage enthusiasts, in an event that blends authenticity with advanced organisation and modern electronic timing systems. Falcon Racing is considered one of the festival’s most prominent events, carrying strong cultural significance that reflects …

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