DUBAI/ GULF TIME To commemorate World Parkinson’s Day on April 11, 2025, the Parkinson’s Centre of Excellence at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai hosted the inspiring event “Sing for Parkinson’s.” This special gathering is part of a broader series of initiatives led by the Centre, aimed at uniting the Parkinson’s community across the UAE and encouraging patients to continue ...

DAR ES SALAAM / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has awarded H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, the ‘Mother of the Nation Order’ in recognition of her distinguished achievements and her prominent efforts in supporting sustainable prosperity and strengthening social cohesion. The President of Tanzania received the decoration from ...

DUBAI / WAM The Digital School, an initiative under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced the launch of joint digital education projects with the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq. This bilateral cooperation aims to develop the education sector in the region by equipping it with future-ready tools and methodologies that empower new generations with advanced learning experiences ...

ABU DHABI / WAM EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, will showcase its latest line-up of multi-domain systems and solutions at the International Defence and Security Exhibition of Spain (FEINDEF), taking place from May 12-14 at IFEMA in Madrid. Organised by the FEINDEF Foundation with institutional support from the Spanish Ministry of Defence, the biennial ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE As part of its long-term strategy to strengthen global endowment collaboration and drive innovation in social investment, the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) has concluded a strategic visit to Germany. The visit marked a significant step in expanding partnerships with leading philanthropic institutions and endowment funds across Europe. Germany, with over ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Holding, through its wholly owned subsidiary DHAM REIT Management LLC (Fund Manager), on Monday announced its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) for Dubai Residential REIT, to list its units for trading on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Dubai Residential REIT is the GCC’s first pure-play listed residential leasing-focused REIT and, at the time ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, stated that the anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces underscores the vital role of military personnel in safeguarding national sovereignty and unity. Below is the full statement: “On the anniversary of the unification ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the 49th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces invites all, especially younger generations who did not witness the early years of the Union, to reflect on the significance of this occasion and draw lessons from its ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has concluded the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Lecture, titled “On Land: A Model for Community”, at the Cultural Foundation. The discussion took place ahead of the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize Ceremony, which was expected to will take place at the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Monday, ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE As part of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to enhance ties with leading global economies, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) will lead the emirate’s economic delegation to Japan from 6-9 May 2025, exploring new avenues to enhance cooperation in various industries and high-growth clusters. The delegation is organised in partnership with the ...