April, 2026

• 1 April

  UAE President receives Greek Minister of National Defence

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Nikos Dendias, Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic. During the meeting, His Excellency Dendias conveyed to His Highness the greetings of His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, and his wishes for the UAE’s continued security and prosperity. The …

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• 1 April

  Trump says US could end military operations in Iran within 2-3 weeks

  

  WASHINGTON / WAM US President Donald Trump announced that the United States could end its military operations in Iran within a period ranging between two and three weeks. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said that reaching an agreement with Tehran is not a condition for ending the war, noting that this new timeframe represents an …

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• 1 April

  Bloom Holding Launches “Suqur Al-Watan” Privilege Program to Honor UAE Frontline Heroes

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Bloom Holding, a master developer committed to curating premium communities that provide a high standard of living, today announced the launch of “Suqur Al-Watan”, a dedicated privilege program designed to honor the UAE’s frontline heroes by offering exclusive benefits across Bloom’s real estate, education, and hospitality offerings. The program is a tribute to the invaluable …

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• 1 April

  Danube Properties Unveils AED 3.5M+ ‘Greenz’ Master Community in Dubai’s High-Growth Academic City

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Danube Properties has unveiled Greenz By Danube, its first large-scale integrated community featuring premium townhouses and villas – marking a major milestone in its expansion into master-planned developments. Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City, near Dubai Silicon Oasis, Greenz sits within one of Dubai’s most promising future growth corridors. The area is home to over …

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March, 2026

• 31 March

  Sharjah Innovation Park unveils AI Hub to support economy

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) on Tuesday unveiled AI Hub, a one-stop shop for Artificial Intelligence and digital technology services, with the goal of accelerating AI adoption and capacity building, while generating commercial value for SPARK, partners and the broader ecosystem. The project was launched during a SPARK Business Breakfast event, attended by a …

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• 31 March

  UN urges action to transform inefficient food systems

  

  NEW YORK / WAM Every year, the world throws away roughly a billion tonnes of food that is absolutely safe to eat. Around 60% of food waste happens at the household level while the rest comes mostly from food service and retail. The issue was in the spotlight on Monday, the International Day of Zero Waste. The International Day of …

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• 31 March

  Abu Dhabi’s DCD grants licence for Foster Families Association

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has granted a licence to the Foster Families Association as a public benefit organisation in the emirate. The association will operate as a community-driven entity dedicated to promoting a culture of family fostering and providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for children in care, …

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• 31 March

  UAE air defences engage eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles, 36 UAVs

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE air defences on 31st March 2026 engaged eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 36 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 433 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 1,977 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces …

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• 31 March

  UAE President receives Emir of Qatar on fraternal visit and discusses regional developments

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, who is on a fraternal visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their implications for regional and international …

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• 31 March

  IHC advances $1b investment to acquire majority stake in India’s Sammaan Capital

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, on Tuesday announced that it has received all requisite regulatory approvals to acquire approximately 41.5 percent stake in Sammaan Capital Limited on a fully diluted basis, for a total transaction value of approximately US$1 billion (INR 8,850 crore). The transaction is being executed in multiple stages, with …

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