ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has launched the “Self-Publisher” initiative during the 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), aiming to empower creative Emirati families and promote collective literary contributions. Launched in line with the 2025 Year of Community, the initiative reflects the ALC’s mission to position Emirati publishers as cultural ambassadors and knowledge ...

SHARJAH / WAM American University of Sharjah (AUS) celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students at the Annual Student Appreciation Awards 2025, held in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS. During the ceremony, 49 awardees were honoured, comprising 21 individual and 28 group awardees recognised for excellence in leadership, athletics, volunteering and residential community ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today received Mohammad Yusr Barniyeh, Minister of Finance in the Syrian Transitional Government, and Abd El-Kader al-Husariah, Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhab. During the meeting, the two sides ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) successfully concluded the fifth Counselors Forum 2025, which took place at Khalifa University on April 30, 2025. The event welcomed over 300 Career and University Guidance Counselors across private, charter and public schools, as well as representatives from 16 embassies, 10 leading industry experts, 28 universities ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME In a significant move set to bring Manhattan’s creative legacy to the Middle East, Clédor, a premier real estate development management company, has officially signed a partnership agreement with Arthouse Hotel, NYC. Coming to the iconic Al Marjan Islands in Ras Al Khaimah, Al Marjan Arthouse, valued at AED 400 Million, will be the brand’s first ...

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), met with Jorge Rodríguez Vives, Minister of Culture and Youth of Costa Rica, at Expo City Dubai. The meeting was attended by Francisco Chacón, Ambassador of Costa Rica to the UAE, and Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture. ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) concluded a high-level delegation, led by its Group CEO Ramy Jallad, to China, aimed at deepening bilateral economic cooperation and opening new avenues for strategic partnerships. The visit underscores RAKEZ’s commitment to building global business ecosystems and facilitating Chinese companies’ expansion into the Middle East. As part of the ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi is striving to foster a flexible and sustainable volunteering environment through policies and initiatives that encourage community participation with meaningful impact. Volunteering is a cornerstone of strong and cohesive communities, fostering a culture of giving, social responsibility, and initiative. It not only provides assistance but also ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Alef Education Holding Plc (the ‘Company’ or ‘Alef Education’ or ‘ADX: ALEFEDT’), an award-winning AI-powered learning solutions provider redefining the educational experience for K-12 students, based in Abu Dhabi, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ending 31 March 2025. This marks the Company’s fourth earnings announcement since its debut on the Abu Dhabi ...

ABU DHABI / WAM M42’s Digital Health Solution (DHS) platform, represented by Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), and Reem Hospital, have entered a joint venture (JV) agreement to launch Nafas, a pioneering mental health platform and service dedicated to the residents and citizens of Abu Dhabi. The agreement was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of M42’s Digital Health ...