March, 2026

• 17 March

  UAE rejects characterisation of Iran’s attacks as ‘retaliatory’, affirms its inherent right to self-defence before Human Rights Council

  

  GENEVA / WAM The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any justifications put forward by the Iranian government regarding the hostile escalation against countries in the region, stressing that such claims are merely attempts to mislead the international community in an effort to justify its unprovoked and unlawful aggression against the UAE and countries in the region. The UAE underscored …

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• 17 March

  Sharjah invites int’l researchers to apply for research grants

  

  SHARJAH / WAM Following the recent inscription of the Faya Palaeolandscape on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Government of Sharjah, under the supervision of the Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA), has opened applications for the Short-Term Research Grant, one of the three funding streams under the Faya Research Grant Programme. The call invites international researchers to submit proposals for focused …

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• 17 March

  UAE air defences engage 10 ballistic missiles, 45 UAVs

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE air defence systems on 17th March 2026 engaged 10 ballistic missiles and 45 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 314 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,672 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while …

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• 17 March

  UAE President receives Envoy of President of Republic of Korea

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Kang Hoon-sik, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Korea. During the meeting, His Excellency Kang Hoon-sik conveyed to His Highness the greetings of His Excellency Lee Jae-myung, President of the sisterly Republic of Korea, and his wishes for the UAE’s continued …

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• 17 March

  Three Luxury Destinations to Restore Calm and Balance

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME With the arrival of spring, many travellers are looking for an opportunity to pause, step away from the fast pace of daily life, and rediscover a sense of calm and balance. This season offers the perfect moment to travel to destinations that combine nature with wellness experiences, allowing guests to recharge and return feeling refreshed and …

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• 17 March

  CELEBRATE EID WITH BRIX JOURNEY’S EXCLUSIVE FLAVOURS INSPIRED BY THE EMIRATES

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME This Eid, Brix Journey introduces a new journey, specially curated to honour the spirit of the season through craftsmanship, nostalgia, and refined flavour pairings. Conceptualised by award-winning Pastry Chef Carmen Rueda, the experience reflects a level of technical mastery and creative precision rarely seen in the region – a signature craftsmanship that has redefined dessert-led dining …

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• 17 March

  NIO Inc. Reports Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME NIO Inc. announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted profit from operations (non-GAAP) was RMB1,251.3 million (US$178.9 million) in the fourth quarter of 2025. Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investment and long-term time deposits were RMB45.9 billion (US$6.6 billion) …

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• 17 March

  Reportage Group Introduces “Own Your Story,” A Brand Philosophy That Redefines Homeownership

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Reportage Group has unveiled a new brand identity and slogan, “Own Your Story,”marking a thoughtful evolution for the international real estate developer and a renewed commitment to making property ownership accessible to a wider audience. The philosophy behind the new identity begins with a simple idea: every home is the beginning of a story. For …

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• 17 March

  ADAFSA receives 39,000 trainees via food safety programme in 2025

  

  ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) recorded significant milestones in its Essential Food Safety Training (EFST) programme during 2025, with 39,000 trainees across food establishments in the emirate completing the training. This brings the cumulative number of beneficiaries since the programme’s launch in 2008 to nearly 300,000 trained food handlers, and underscores …

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• 17 March

  UAE air defences engage 6 ballistic missiles, 21 UAVs

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defence systems on 16th March 2026 engaged six ballistic missiles and 21 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 304 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,627 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their …

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