DUBAI / WAM Disney+ MENA’s Director, Tamim Fares, today lauded the UAE’s pivotal role in fostering a vibrant media and creative industry, calling the nation a fertile ground for entertainment and media growth. His remarks came during the inaugural day of the Arab Media Summit 2025 in Dubai, running from May 26-28. Fares emphasised Disney’s strategic expansion across various sectors ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) has announced the opening of applications for three open calls as part of its annual programs in cinema, publishing, and comic storytelling. These opportunities aim to support contemporary creations by artists, art practitioners, and cultural producers from the region and around the world. The foundation invites local and international filmmakers to submit ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has recently increased its number of patent registrations to date to more than 300 in 2025, continuing its leadership in research and innovation. The achievement reflects the university’s commitment to promoting a culture of innovation and supporting applied research with economic and social impact. The diversity of patents spans ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME NIO, a global leader in premium smart electric vehicles, is redefining how drivers in the UAE power their EVs with the successful deployment of its Power Swap Station technology. Offering a seamless alternative to conventional charging, NIO’s patented battery swapping technology enables users to receive a charged battery in as little as 3-minutes. This advanced ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai’s Al Furjan neighborhood is set to welcome a striking new residential development as Symbolic Developments unveils Symbolic Zen Residences – a thoughtfully designed, AED 210 million project that blends modern luxury with the philosophy of mindful living. This launch marks the developer’s third project in Dubai and second within Al Furjan’s master community. It follows ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE), operating under the supervision of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has announced a new regional project aimed at supporting efforts to eliminate malaria and prevent its re-establishment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The project, focused on national data analysis to understand malaria receptivity and decline in the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), and Taleh Kazimov, Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CBAR), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation and exchange of expertise and information in areas of shared interest within the financial sector. Under the MoU, the two ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Mikheil Kavelashvili of Georgia on his country’s Independence 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 Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has received Santiago Peña, President of the Republic of Paraguay, at Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi as part of an official visit to the UAE. H.H. held a meeting with President of Paraguay, during ...

MUSCAT / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, met with His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting, held as part of Sheikh Hamdan’s official visit to Oman leading ...