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February, 2026

  • 23 February

    Museum of the Future receives 5 million visitors since opening

    DUBAI / WAM Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of the Museum of the Future, affirmed that Dubai and the United Arab Emirates have made designing the future a shared global goal, uniting the world to create a better tomorrow by leveraging present and future opportunities, serving communities and ensuring the best for future generations. His remarks came on the occasion …

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  • 23 February

    Ministry launches ‘Al Yafnah’ initiative to enhance social cohesion in Ramadan

    DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Community Empowerment has launched the community initiative “Al Yafnah” during the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to strengthen social bonds and revive the tradition of neighbourhood gatherings as a cornerstone of Emirati identity and aligning with the designation of 2026 as the Year of Family. The first “Al Yafnah” event was held at Majlis …

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  • 23 February

    UAE leaders congratulate Governor-General of Saint Lucia on Independence Day

    ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message to Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles, Governor-General of Saint Lucia, congratulating him on his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice …

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  • 23 February

    Sunny Varkey contributes AED100 million in support of Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans

    ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Sunny Varkey, Chairman and Founder of the Varkey Foundation and GEMS Education, has contributed AED100 million in support of Awqaf Abu Dhabi’s Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans, launched under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Endowment serves as a sustainable platform to ensure …

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  • 23 February

    Humanitarian, medical aid convoys arrive in Gaza as part of ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’

    GAZA/WAM The UAE has continued dispatching humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of its ongoing relief efforts to support the Palestinian people and alleviate their suffering amid the challenging humanitarian conditions. Aid convoys entered this week loaded with diverse relief items, led by food parcels distributed in conjunction with the Holy Month …

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  • 23 February

    Cybersecurity Council warns against sharing sensitive data on social media

    ABU DHABI/WAM The Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has warned against publishing or sharing important or personal data across social media platforms, stressing that posting sensitive information may expose individuals to various types of fraud. The Council said such data can be exploited to design targeted scams and may result in violations of personal privacy in cyberspace. It underlined that exercising caution …

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  • 22 February

    Emirates Red Crescent contributes AED50m to Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans

    ABU DHABI/WAM Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent, the Emirates Red Crescent has contributed AED50 million to support the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans. The initiative was launched by Awqaf Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh …

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  • 22 February

    Latifa bint Mohammed reviews progress of Al Fahidi Fort Rehabilitation Project

    DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), reviewed the progress of the Al Fahidi Fort rehabilitation project, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. The …

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  • 22 February

    Chattels & More Launches Contemporary Designs to Foster Connection this Ramadan

    DUBAI/GULF TIME Chattels & More shines a spotlight on the warmth of the season with “Around Each Other,” a thoughtfully curated campaign celebrating deeper connection. Reflecting the spirit of the Holy Month, the concept celebrates the home as a space where families and friends gather, reconnect, and create meaningful moments together. With curved design emerging as a defining global interior …

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  • 20 February

    Abu Dhabi-Based Asif Aziz Will Illuminate London’s West End with Ramadan Lights for Fourth Year, Expanding Global Cultural Impact

    ABU DHABI/GULF ITME Abu Dhabi–based businessman and philanthropist Asif Aziz, Founder of Criterion Capital, continues to set the benchmark for large-scale public programming as his landmark Ramadan Lights London initiative returns for a spectacular fourth edition. Having launched Western Europe’s first-ever aerial Ramadan lights in 2023, Aziz has permanently reshaped the cultural landscape of London. What began as a groundbreaking concept …

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