DUBAI / WAM In keeping with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; and the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, President of the International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing, the UAE Falcons Federation ...
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August, 2025
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20 August
Talal Market Opens First Store in Fujairah with Grand Celebrations
FUJAIRAH / GULF TIME Talal Group inaugurated its first-ever Talal Market in Fujairah on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the company’s retail expansion journey across the UAE. The grand opening ceremony was held at the Plaza Roundabout Signal Junction, Fujairah, and was attended by several esteemed dignitaries including Dr. Khalid Abdulla Al Dhanhani (Brigadier), Mr. Shareef (Director of Fujairah ...
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19 August
SBA opens submissions for Sharjah International Book Fair Awards 2025
SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has opened submissions for the highly anticipated Sharjah International Book Fair Awards 2025, with entries accepted until 15th September. The awards recognise authors and publishers who have contributed to the Arab and international cultural landscape through literary and academic works. The annual awards reflect SBA’s and the Sharjah International Book Fair’s (SIBF) ...
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19 August
Bitcoin MENA Conference returns to Abu Dhabi in December
ABU DHABI / WAM The Bitcoin MENA Conference will return to the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi for its second edition from 8th to 9th December, bringing together global leaders in Bitcoin and digital finance. Co-organised by ADNEC Group and BTC Media, the event will feature keynote sessions, workshops and exhibitions showcasing the latest in cryptocurrency adoption and innovation. Michael Saylor, ...
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19 August
Banking sector financial transfers exceed AED9.5trn in 5 months
ABU DHABI / WAM The value of transfers executed in the country’s banking sector through the UAE Funds Transfer System (UAEFTS) reached AED9.528 trillion during the first five months of this year. According to Banking Operations Statistics issued on Tuesday by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the value of transfers carried out by banks amounted to AED5.963 trillion, ...
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19 August
MoE announces full readiness for academic year 2025-2026
ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Education (MoE), in cooperation with the UAE Government Media Office, held a media briefing in the presence of Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education, to outline its key preparations and development plans for the academic year 2025–2026, in line with national priorities. The briefing was also attended by Mohammed Al Qassim, Under-Secretary of ...
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19 August
In implementation of UAE President’s directives, UAE supports Montenegro in battling wildfires
ABU DHABI / WAM In line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the concerned authorities to support wildfire extinguishing efforts in Montenegro, a UAE team has begun participating in operations to combat fires raging across several areas of the country. A UAE aircraft equipped for firefighting and loaded with the necessary equipment ...
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19 August
UAE showcases ‘Lifeline’ water project in Khan Younis
GAZA / WAM The UAE’s “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” organised a site visit for media personnel and stakeholders after the “Lifeline” water supply project reached the southern areas of Al Mawasi in Khan Younis, one of the most crowded areas in Gaza sheltering displaced families. The tour aimed to monitor the project’s implementation and assess how affected families, especially children ...
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19 August
UAE AI Camp concludes seventh edition with over 70 diverse workshops
DUBAI / WAM The UAE Artificial Intelligence Camp concluded its seventh edition, organised by the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with the National Programme for Coders. The camp aimed to prepare a new generation equipped to keep pace with digital transformation, armed with future-ready skills, most notably the ability to develop and apply AI solutions, and harness them ...
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19 August
Ras Al Khaimah is witnessing boom in its real estate sector
RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah is witnessing an unprecedented boom in its real estate sector, quickly establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing property markets in the UAE, thanks to the visionary leadership of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. The emirate is moving steadily toward reshaping ...
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