DUBAI / GULF TIME  Shopping for babies and children in Dubai’s sweltering summer provides a focus on indoor cool downs and engaging activities to escape the heat of the summer months. Essential buys include baths designed for cooling and soothing, as well as imaginative indoor play goods that keep little ones entertained in a cooler space, without the use of ...

WASHINGTON/WAM US President Joe Biden said on Sunday that he would withdraw from the presidential race. “While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” ...

CAPE TOWN/WAM TRENDS Research and Advisory organised a panel discussion with the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) at Stellenbosch University, focusing on the prospects of economic relations between the Middle East and Africa, as well as the significant economic developments in the African continent and its promising commercial and investment opportunities. The discussion was attended by several researchers and officials ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Adnec Group, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) has launched the third and largest edition of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS) in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain (AASS). This year features new sporting activities as well as health and wellness initiatives to provide summer experience suitable for various age groups and fitness levels. ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security to introduce the biometric Smart Travel project based on biometric standards at Zayed International Airport. In collaboration with Next 50, which specialises in AI-based transportation solutions, the project will be rolled out in three phases to integrate biometric authentication systems ...

DUBAI/WAM Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the World Green Economy Summit (WGES), launched 10 years ago, has consolidated its position as a cornerstone for achieving the sustainable development goals and the transition to a green economy. The summit has successfully kept pace with the ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Under the patronage and in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan, President of the Emirates Esports Federation, Abu Dhabi yesterday hosted the first Yalla Ludo Offline Tournament in partnership with Yala Group Ltd. and the HUAWEI AppGallery. A large number of fans attended the tournament, creating an atmosphere filled with ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) has announced the launch of operations across 10 new speech therapy centres in 6 governorates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, benefiting 643 young men and women with disabilities. The step comes within the framework of the joint cooperation protocol signed last November between the Ministry of Youth and ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday met with a number of local dignitaries, senior officials of government and semi-government entities, heads of private sector entities, business leaders and investors at his weekly Majlis at the Union House in Dubai. The meeting was held ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Philippe of Belgium on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice ...