February, 2025

• 3 February

  Sharjah Ruler receives Ambassador of Oman

  

  SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and the Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday welcomed Dr Ahmed bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the UAE, at Al Badi Palace in Sharjah. During the meeting, the Ruler of Sharjah received a note from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin ...

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• 3 February

  Adek opens registration for ADS programme

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced that applications for the Abu Dhabi Scholarships (ADS) programme are open now for the 2025 intake until April 30. Since its launch in 2015, the ADS programme has equipped Emirati students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in critical sectors. To date, more ...

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• 3 February

  DIEZ and Dubai Land Department partner to support Proptech sector

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) partnered to support and enable the property technology (Proptech) sector. The collaboration aims to enhance research, development, and technological innovation, as well as ease of doing business in Dubai, and to contribute to the growth of emerging startups, small and medium and innovative enterprises ...

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• 3 February

  Canon breaks visual boundaries with ‘World Unseen’ at Sikka Art & Design Festival

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Canon, in partnership with Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Kalimat Foundation, is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking “World Unseen” exhibition at the Al Shindagha Historic District during the Sikka Art & Design Festival. Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai ...

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• 3 February

  Walls and Courtyards Brought to Life at 13th Sikka Art & Design Festival

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME A remarkable collection of murals, artworks, and sculptures is transforming the Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood as it hosts the 13th Sikka Art & Design Festival. Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the festival—an initiative under the Dubai Quality ...

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• 3 February

  UAE-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group discusses cooperation with Lithuanian parliament at FNC

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Members of the UAE-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Federal National Council (FNC), headed by Sarah Mohammed Falkinaz, Chairperson of the Group, held discussions with Modesta Petrauskaitė, Head of the Group for Inter-Parliamentary Relations with the UAE, on Monday at FNC headquarters. During the meeting, Falkinaz emphasised the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Lithuania ...

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• 3 February

  Razan Al Mubarak chairs 112th IUCN Council meeting in Guatemala

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), recently presided over the 112th meeting of the IUCN Council in Antigua, Guatemala. The meeting serves as a pivotal moment for the organisation. Delegates are assessing the progress achieved in 2024 while charting the path for 2025 and beyond. A central focus ...

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• 3 February

  Saif bin Zayed attends second day of UAE SWAT Challenge 2025

  

  DUBAI / WAM HH Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, witnessed the competitions of the sixth edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2025. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Interior and hosted by the Dubai Police General HQs at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai, the event drew the presence ...

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• 3 February

  Beltone Holding Reports Net Profits of EGP1.7 Billion for FY2024, up a Sharp 4.6x Year-on-Year

  

  DUBAI/ GULF TIME Beltone Holding (BTFH.CA) announced its financial results for FY2024. Beltone’s growth strategy and data-backed business model have continued to deliver exceptional results, with consolidated revenues reaching EGP7.2 billion, growing nearly 4x year-on-year. In terms of profitability, Beltone achieved a record-breaking EGP1.7 billion in net profits, delivering 4.6x year-on-year growth on the back of solid results across its ...

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• 2 February

  Brand Dubai concludes Hatta Winter initiative

  

  DUBAI/ WAM Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced the successful conclusion of the Hatta Winter initiative activities, which drew an unprecedented number of visitors from across the UAE and the wider region. Held under the directives and patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of ...

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