ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy over the passing of Princess Abta bint Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Her Excellency Arpine Sargsyan, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Her Excellency conveyed the greetings of His Excellency Vahagn Khachaturyan, President of Armenia, along with his best wishes for the UAE’s continued prosperity and for further progress ...

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

DUBAI / GULF TIME In an unforgettable evening at Atlantis The Royal, REEF Luxury Developments unveiled its latest landmark project, REEF 997, the 1st building in the world to feature amenities with patented Outdoor cooling technology and the 4th building in the world with the patented climate-controlled Sunken Balconies and Winter gardens. REEF 997 is a beachfront masterpiece on Dubai Islands that ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), the region’s leading academic institution for mariners and an integral part of AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, will host the Quantum Maritime Conference 2025 at the Academy’s campus in Mussafah – Abu Dhabi on 8-9 October 2025. Organised in collaboration with Vernewell Group, a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The National Pavilion UAE announced the appointment of Bana Kattan, Curator and Associate Head of Exhibitions at the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, as curator of the UAE’s upcoming participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2026. Kattan was selected by a committee of leading figures from the UAE’s creative sector, including ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the issuance of two Ministerial Decisions clarifying the scope of obligations and the timelines for implementing the Electronic Invoicing System in the UAE. These decisions represent fundamental steps in the UAE’s digital transformation journey and in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and compliance in business transactions across the country. The first decision ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has announced the result of the first phase of the Liveability Strategy implementation, including the allocation of AED42 billion for a new phase of projects under the supervision of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT). Average district completion scores across the emirate reached 81 per cent in 2025, up from 67 ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai is preparing to host the 10th edition of Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors, from 12th to 15th October at Dubai Harbour. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, the exhibition has since 2016 provided opportunities for thousands of digital startups to secure multi-million-dollar ...

NEW YORK / WAM The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York witnessed the launch of the “SHE Powers Africa” initiative, under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development ...