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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE In line with the objectives of the UAE Year of Community, the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi announced the licensing of 15 Non-Profit Organisations during 2025. This step reflects the department’s commitment to supporting structured community-based initiatives and strengthening the role of the third sector as a key partner in advancing social …
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27 January
UAE Embassy organises seminar on reading in Cairo
CAIRO / WAM The Embassy of the UAE in Cairo, in cooperation with the National Library and Archives, organised a seminar on reading in the age of AI, on the sidelines of the 57th Cairo International Book Fair, which continues its activities. The seminar, held at the National Library and Archives platform at the fair, was attended by Hamad Obaid …
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27 January
UAE sets leading example in women’s empowerment: APF Secretary-General
ABU DHABI / WAM Amélia Lakrafi, Secretary-General of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) and Member of Parliament representing French citizens living abroad, said that the UAE has established a leading model in empowering women, enhancing their participation in parliamentary work, and strengthening their effective contribution to decision-making. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines …
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27 January
K2 partners with WeRide to operate autonomous buses
ABU DHABI / WAM K2 and WeRide signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding in UMEX 2026 to jointly operate autonomous buses with the support of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) and the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). The partnership supports Abu Dhabi’s vision to advance smart mobility by enabling the real-world deployment of autonomous public transport, strengthening the emirate’s …
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27 January
Mansour bin Zayed receives Special Envoy of President of Republic of Belarus to Middle East
ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Tuesday received Viktor Lukashenko, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Belarus to the Middle East, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the …
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27 January
Mohammed bin Rashid launches landmark AED100 billion expansion of DIFC
DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today launched DIFC Zabeel District, a landmark expansion of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) that will consolidate its status as the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, while also reinforcing Dubai’s stature as the region’s preferred business …
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27 January
Hazza bin Zayed witnesses ADIO agreement with global financial services provider State Street to establish operations centre in Al Ain Region, creating 300+ jobs
AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has witnessed the signing of an agreement between Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and global financial services leader State Street Corporation to establish a new operations centre in Al Ain Region. On the sidelines of the signing ceremony, H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed met Ron …
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27 January
Alibaba.com Debuts at Gulfood 2026 in the UAE, Showcasing AI-Powered B2B Trade Tools for Regional SMEs
DUBAI/GULF TIME Alibaba.com, a leading B2B e-commerce platform, made its debut at Gulfood 2026 in the UAE, marking a key milestone as it expands its engagement with businesses across the UAE and the Gulf. Alibaba.com representatives have been on-site throughout the exhibition at Booth 418, welcoming exporters, importers, traders, wholesalers, and manufacturers to meet the team in person and explore …
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27 January
Reportage Group Unveils BAIA and Saadiyat Flagship SENSI, Achieving AED 312 Million in One Day
ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Reportage Group continued its strong start to 2026 with the launch of two landmark developments — BAIA and SENSI— achieving an exceptional AED 312 million in sales within a single day, underscoring robust market confidence and investor demand. The launch introduced BAIA, a waterfront residential development located directly in front of a canal in Al Raha, designed …
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26 January
UAE President attends graduation ceremony at Zayed II Military College in Al Ain
AL AIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday attended the graduation ceremony of the 50th batch of officer cadets and the first batch of university officer cadets at Zayed II Military College in Al Ain. His Highness congratulated the graduates and wished them success in their military careers as they prepare to serve the …
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