December, 2025

• 19 December

  Abdullah bin Zayed attends graduation of AGDA ‘Shapers of Tomorrow’ cohort

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy’s (AGDA) Board of Trustees, attended the graduation ceremony of the ‘Shapers of Tomorrow’ cohort of the Academy’s students for the 2024–2025 academic year. The ceremony was held at the AGDA headquarters in Abu Dhabi, …

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• 19 December

  UAE leaders congratulate Emir of Qatar on National Day

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour …

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• 19 December

  UAEU awarded 50+ patents by United States Patent and Trademark Office in 2025

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has secured more than 50 patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2025, reinforcing its status as a leading regional institution in innovation, applied research, and the advancement of the national knowledge economy. These patents span five major research domains aligned with the UAE’s …

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• 19 December

  Hazza bin Zayed attends graduation ceremony at Khalifa bin Zayed Air College

  

  AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended the graduation ceremony of the 55th cohort of cadet pilot officers and the 15th cohort of female cadet pilot officers at Khalifa bin Zayed Air College, as well as course 1 graduates from Zayed Military University. HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed …

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• 19 December

  Under the patronage of UAE President, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 to rally global leaders on future of energy, water, climate, finance

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will kick off 11th to 15th January, larger and more ambitious than ever before. Hosted by Masdar, the event will unite world leaders, investors and innovators to accelerate real-world solutions across interconnected global systems. …

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• 18 December

  UAE tourism sector delivers AED257.3b in 2025

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates’ tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country’s most dynamic economic sectors and a major magnet for investment and visitors, supported by world-class infrastructure, flagship projects and strong competitiveness indicators. Tourism and travel sector contributed AED257.3 billion to gross domestic product, accounting for 13 percent …

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• 18 December

  ADNOC secures landmark structured financing of up to $11b for Hail & Ghasha gas development

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), in partnership with Eni S.p.A. and PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), on Thursday announced the successful signing of a landmark structured financing transaction of up to AED40.4 billion ($11 billion) to monetise Hail and Ghasha’s midstream future gas production. The transaction, as part of the Ghasha concession project, will …

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• 18 December

  Sage Appliances Launches Luxe Precision Brewer to Revolutionize Home Coffee

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Sage Appliances, the global innovator in premium kitchen technology, is redefining home coffee experiences. This season, Sage is introducing a powerhouse launch set to elevate every sip: the brand-new Luxe Precision Brewer, available now. The Luxe Precision Brewer is already making waves among UAE coffee lovers. This sleek, state-of-the-art machine delivers café-quality results with complete versatility …

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• 18 December

  Ripe Celebrates a New Season at The Courtyard

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Ripe proudly relaunched its much-loved seasonal market at The Courtyard, with a reintroduction of The Collective by Ripe after its summer refresh. With their newest season of Merchants & Makers kicking off and a refreshed look inside The Collective and Boston Lane Café, Ripe remains a community favourite for makers and creators alike wanting to enter …

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• 18 December

  EV Trends to Expect in 2026: The Year Electric Mobility Truly Matures

  Mohammed Maktari, CEO, NIO MENA: The global EV share is projected to grow to 24% in 2025 and 26.7% in 2026. In the following years, this is predicted to rise to 42% in 2030, before hitting 64.1% in 2035, and 83% in 2040, as citied by Auto Vista. Electric mobility has now moved beyond the idea of the future of …

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