ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to H.H. Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the occasion of his country’s National Day and Liberation Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME February 2026: As part of ongoing efforts to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a safe and sustainable environment, the Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Center, the local authority responsible for overseeing and regulating the handling of hazardous materials in the emirate, announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Rabdan Academy, a leading government education …

AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received at Al Maqam Palace senior officials and employees from various government departments, commanders from military colleges, and members of charitable and public-interest associations in Al Ain Region, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. H.H. also received several esteemed scholars and …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Kanji by 3Fils makes its debut in Abu Dhabi with the launch of delivery via Deliveroo. Kanji’s signature dishes and guest favourites are now just a few clicks away, letting residents enjoy them from the comfort of home. The service will initially cover Al Reem Island, Al Maryah Island, Corniche, Al Zahiyah, Al Khalidiyah, Al Bateen, Al …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Former Australian cricket legend Brett Lee has officially made Dubai his new home, acquiring a premium waterfront residence in Breez by Danube, an exclusive development by Danube Properties. Dubai continues to attract global icons and investors, drawn by its safety, tax-friendly environment, world-class infrastructure, and long-term economic stability. Brett Lee’s decision to relocate underscores the growing confidence that …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks on Tuesday with His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, to explore ways to strengthen cooperation across a range of areas within the framework of the two countries’ strategic partnership. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing the …

GAZA/WAM The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip received a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to review the medical services provided to Palestinian patients and the UAE’s medical support for the health sector and hospitals amid the dire conditions facing Gaza’s healthcare system. During the visit, the field hospital handed over essential medicines and medical supplies to …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah will participate in ITB Berlin 2026—the world’s largest trade event specialising in the travel and tourism sector—taking place from 3rd to 5th March 2026. The participation will be under the umbrella of the Sharjah Pavilion. The delegation, alongside the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), includes 20 entities from the emirate’s public and private sectors. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has approved the academic calendar for higher education institutions (HEIs) for the next three years: 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029. The decision was issued in line with the directives of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council and supports the unification of the academic calendar across schools …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways on Tuesday reported its strongest full-year financial and operational performance on record, marking its fourth consecutive year of profitability. The strong operating performance and unit cost discipline resulted in a profit after tax of AED2.6 billion (US$698 million), up 47 percent year-on-year, with profit margin improving to 8.4 percent (+1.5pp year-on-year). This is equivalent …