July, 2025

• 16 July

  Abu Dhabi students gear up for success with ADEK’s Pre-Departure Week

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched its Pre-Departure Week programme to prepare 300 students from ADEK Scholarship programmes for their upcoming academic journeys abroad. Held in collaboration with 25 national and international partners, the programme equips students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to represent the UAE with pride and …

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• 16 July

  ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ begins loading of ‘Khalifa’ aid ship for Gaza

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The loading of the eighth UAE aid ship, Khalifa, began on Wednesday at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. Once loading is complete, the vessel will sail to Al Arish Port in Egypt in preparation for delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. This initiative forms part of the United Arab Emirates’ ongoing commitment to supporting the …

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• 16 July

  FTA emphasises prompt corporate tax registration to benefit from penalty waiver

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirmed an increase in the number of beneficiaries from the Corporate Tax Late Registration Penalty Waiver initiative applicable to Taxable Persons and certain categories of Exempt Persons required to register with the FTA who were late in submitting their Corporate Tax registration applications within the deadline. The FTA clarified that in …

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• 16 July

  UAE President welcomed at Presidential Palace in Ankara with official reception by Turkish President

  

  ANKARA / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived at the Presidential Palace in Ankara as part of his state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. His motorcade was received by Turkish President His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. An official reception was held for His Highness upon his arrival. He was escorted by a procession …

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• 16 July

  MoF launches 2027–2029 budget cycle with flexible vision focused on sustainability, efficiency, artificial intelligence

  

  DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Finance has launched the federal general budget cycle for the 2027–2029 period, marking a new step in the continuous development of the government’s financial system. The move aims to enhance fiscal sustainability and aligns with the wise leadership’s vision for a more flexible and innovative future. This new cycle reflects the evolution of the general budget …

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• 16 July

  Tiger Properties Sells Out Phase One of 255m-Tall Auresta Tower; Launches Phase Two on July 15

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Tiger Properties has announced the complete sell-out of Phase One of Auresta Tower, its premium residential skyscraper rising 255 meters across 63 floors in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). The sell-out was achieved within just a few weeks of the launch, reflecting strong investor and end-user demand for high-quality residences. Phase Two sales will …

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• 16 July

  UAE welcomes ceasefire in Suwayda, condemns Israeli escalation, reaffirms support for Syria’s stability, territorial integrity

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Suwayda Governorate in southern Syria, emphasising the importance of de-escalation, the protection of civilians, and support for efforts aimed at restoring security and stability in the region. Furthermore, the UAE strongly condemned the dangerous escalation in southern Syria and firmly denounced the Israeli airstrikes in the …

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• 15 July

  dnata rolls out autonomous vehicles in airport operations

  

  DUBAI / WAM dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), introducing next-generation technology in ramp operations. dnata now operates six electric tractors – the EZTow model developed by TractEasy – at DWC. Traditionally, baggage is transported between the terminal and aircraft by human …

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• 15 July

  Ducab to supply cables for Kai Tak Hospital project in Hong Kong

  

  DUBAI / WAM Ducab Group has been awarded a contract to electrify one of Hong Kong’s largest and most advanced hospital projects to date: the Acute Hospital in Kai Tak Development Area. This came as part of the group’s participation in Build4Asia 2025, a leading event for innovative technologies in the security, building, and electrical engineering sectors, held in Hong …

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• 15 July

  SCA’s CEO elected Chair of IOSCO’s Africa-Middle East Committee

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) on Tuesday announced that its CEO, Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, has been elected as the Chair of the Africa and Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC). AMERC is one of the four key regional committees under the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). This recognition is a testament to the UAE’s …

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