February, 2026

• 5 February

  AGDA opens admissions for Post-Graduate Diploma in UAE Diplomacy and International Relations

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) has announced the opening of admissions for the 2026–2027 academic year for its Postgraduate Diploma in UAE Diplomacy and International Relations. The fully accredited, one-year postgraduate diploma programme is designed to meet the requirements of the fast-evolving field of international affairs. The programme offers specialised training to equip students with …

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• 5 February

  Future Health, MIT Solve to accelerate predictive health innovation

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM “Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi” has announced the launch of the “Future Health Challenge: Building Anticipatory Health Systems through Population Sensing”, in collaboration with MIT Solve. Delivered as a rapid-cycle innovation challenge, selected innovators will be invited to the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit from 7th to 9th April 2026, where semi-finalists …

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• 5 February

  Mansour bin Zayed meets Central African Republic President on sidelines of World Governments Summit

  

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met with Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026. The meeting, attended by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, reviewed bilateral cooperation relations, and …

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• 5 February

  UAE President and Armenian Prime Minister review bilateral ties

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Excellency Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. Their talks explored opportunities to enhance bilateral ties across a range of fields in support of both nations’ ambitions for progress and prosperity. The meeting …

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• 5 February

  Mohammed bin Rashid witnesses signing of MoU to host WGS-Latin America regional dialogue in Dominican Republic

  

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and Luis Abinader Corona, President of the Dominican Republic, witnessed the World Governments Summit’s announcement of plans to host the WGS-Latin America Regional Dialogue in the Dominican Republic by the end of 2026. To formalise organisational aspects of the Dialogue, Mohammad …

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• 5 February

  Manhattan’s Legacy Finds a New Address in Dubai as Art House Hills Launches in Arjan

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Following the strong market visibility generated during its soft launch, Arthouse Hills Arjan has now entered its official vision to market phase with the release of pricing, unit mix and payment plan details to buyers and investors following strong market interest. The AED 550 million development brings the creative and design heritage of Arthouse Hotel New …

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• 5 February

  Abdullah bin Zayed meets American Jewish Committee members

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with members of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit. The meeting reviewed regional and international developments, and highlighted the importance of supporting efforts aimed at promoting sustainable peace and enhancing security and …

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• 5 February

  Sharjah Broadcasting Authority unveils its Ramadan 2026 programming line-up featuring 18 series and over 100 shows

  

  SHARJAH / GULF TIME The Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) has unveiled its extensive programming line-up for Ramadan 2026, spanning its television and radio channels, as well as its digital platform, Maraya. The robust slate features 18 Emirati, Gulf, and Arab drama series, in addition to over 100 programmes, including flagship productions and a diverse array of innovative social, religious, cultural, …

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• 4 February

  Abu Dhabi sees 42% surge in F&B business registrations

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has published a landmark report confirming that Abu Dhabi’s Food and Beverage (F&B) sector is entering a powerful high-growth phase, with the emirate recording 24,594 active F&B licenses as of September 2025, a 42.2 percent increase in new business registrations in the first half of 2025 compared with the …

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• 4 February

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed receives UNESCO Director-General

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has received Dr. Khaled El-Anany, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), visiting the UAE to participate at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al …

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