February, 2025

• 10 February

  DHCA, Al Jalila Foundation partner to advance medical education

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) free zone, has announced a strategic partnership with Al Jalila Foundation, which leads the Giving mission of Dubai Health. This partnership aims to foster opportunities for collaborative research, knowledge exchange and new initiatives to advance regional healthcare services. As part of the agreement, ...

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• 10 February

  Second edition of Japan-Kyoto Trade Exhibition opens in Dubai

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, officially inaugurated the 2nd Edition of the Japan-Kyoto Trade Exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The prestigious event features over 120 Japanese companies and brands, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a strategic hub for Japanese trade and investment in the region. Dr Al ...

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• 10 February

  In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Lammah Al Bahr festival opens in Al Dhafra

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE A new family entertainment and heritage festival, Lammah Al Bahr (Gathering by the Sea) has opened at Al Dhafra’s Al Mugheirah Beach, located to the west of Abu Dhabi. Held in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the festival is part of a slate of initiatives to enrich the quality of life ...

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• 10 February

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets board members of XRG

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with the Board of Directors of XRG, the investment company focused on international gas, global chemicals and low-carbon energies. During the meeting, His Highness reviewed XRG’s investment opportunities and ...

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• 10 February

  Line Investments & Property Launch New LAKA Gift Card Powered by VISA

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Line Investments & Property SP LLC, the shopping mall division of Lulu International Holdings, today unveiled the LAKA Gift Card, a groundbreaking gifting solution now accessible across its 19 premier Line Investments malls in UAE. Developed in collaboration with regional fintech leaders Giftstarr and NymCard. The card is powered by VISA’s secure infrastructure. The LAKA ...

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• 9 February

  UAE President visits King of Bahrain at his residence in Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, at his residence in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, His Highness and His Majesty, along with those in attendance, engaged in cordial discussions reflecting the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the UAE and Bahrain and their ...

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• 9 February

  Presidents of UAE, Guinea-Bissau discuss bilateral relations, exchange honours

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Excellency Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.\ During their meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, the two leaders discussed cooperation, particularly in the areas of development, economy, trade, and investment, with a focus on advancing shared development priorities and ...

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• 9 February

  UAE strengthens its global leadership in AI

  

  DUBAI/ WAM The UAE is strengthening its position as a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) by implementing comprehensive strategies that foster innovation, investment, and supportive legislation. With its advanced infrastructure, adaptive regulatory frameworks, and policies that promote technological advancement, the country continues to attract top AI talent and emerging startups. While the UAE’s vision for AI extends beyond economic ...

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• 9 February

  UAE, Japan to complete talks on CEPA before end of 2025: Al Zeyoudi

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, affirmed that negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Japan will be completed before the end of 2025. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi explained that the negotiations for the agreement’s terms reflects ...

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• 9 February

  G42, Microsoft launch Responsible AI Foundation

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM G42 and Microsoft have officially launched a Responsible AI Foundation, the first centre of its kind in the Middle East. Along with the support of research partner Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the Responsible AI Foundation aims to promote responsible AI standards and best practices in the Middle East and Global South. Inception, a ...

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