ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Tuesday from His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. During the call, the two leaders exchanged greetings on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, praying for blessings, prosperity, and stability for their nations, the Islamic world, and the …
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ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, as well …
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DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced a rich programme of workshops and storytelling sessions across Dubai Public Libraries for Reading Month 2025, held under the slogan ‘UAE Reads.’ This initiative supports the National Policy for Reading 2026, aiming to promote core values, nurture the literary and artistic landscape, and highlight the impact of …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi welcomed 6,582,993 worshippers and visitors in the past year, marking a 20% increase compared to 2023. This included 2,259,275 worshippers and those fasting and 4,262,781 tourists, while 60,937 visitors utilised the mosque’s jogging track. Among the total worshippers, 281,941 attended Friday prayers, while 709,875 participated in daily …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) shareholders, during the Annual General Assembly (AGM), discussed and approved all agenda items, including the election of board of directors for a new term and the distribution of a cash dividend of 83 fils per share or 83 percent of capital, representing a total payout of AED3.030 billion equivalent to 50 percent of …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), in collaboration with the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), organised the second edition of the Emirati Publishers Forum at the Louvre Abu Dhabi as part of the centre’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the local publishing industry and support Emirati publishers. The forum, which was attended by Dr Ali bin Tamim, …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Embassy in Japan, with support from the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), organised an Iftar initiative at Fukuoka Mosque, Al Noor Islamic Centre, in Fukuoka Prefecture. As part of the initiative, Emirati dates were distributed to those fasting. The initiative, a collaboration between the embassy and the ERC, will continue throughout Ramadan, welcoming members of …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Investment Company and Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC on Monday announced that their joint venture, which was launched in 2023, has reached a significant milestone, building an approximate $1 billion portfolio in global credit opportunities. This achievement marks a key step toward the partnership’s goal of deploying up to $2.5 billion by 2028, underscoring its strong …
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DUBAI / WAM The Erada Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation in Dubai announced that it has been accredited by the Arab Board of Health Specialisations as a leading training centre for the Psychiatry Fellowship – Addiction Treatment. This makes Erada the first centre in the UAE and the wider Gulf region to receive this recognition in the field of addiction …
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DUBAI / WAM Dr Mohammed Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, stressed that Emirati doctors are the backbone of the healthcare system, dedicating their expertise and efforts to safeguarding community health and enhancing patients’ quality of life. In a statement on Emirati Doctor’s Day, observed annually on March 11, he said, “Today, we honour the …
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