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February, 2026

  • 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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  • 4 February

    UAE President attends Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2026 Ceremony

    ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, attended a ceremony honoring the recipients of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2026, now in its seventh edition. The event was held at the Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi in the presence of a distinguished gathering of leaders, senior officials, prominent international figures, …

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  • 4 February

    WGS 2026 hosts world’s first brain implant recipient

    DUBAI/ WAM A keynote session at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 hosted the world’s first individual to receive an electronic brain implant, who shared his personal experience and how the technology transformed his life after an injury left him paralyzed. The session, titled “Are We Ready for Human 2.0? ”, shed light on the future of the medical sector …

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  • 4 February

    UAE forecast to lead regional growth at 5.6 percent: FAB

    ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) reported that 2026 marks a decisive shift in how capital must be allocated as growth diverges, policy recalibrates and global risk dynamics reset, according to its Global Investment Outlook 2026, titled “Shifting Currents: Recalibrating Capital Amid a Changing Global Economic Order.” Global economic growth in 2026 is expected to be modest …

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  • 4 February

    UAE President meets Kuwaiti Prime Minister during World Governments Summit 2026 visit

    DUBAI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday met with His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, who is in the UAE on a working visit to attend the World Governments Summit 2026. His Highness the Kuwaiti Prime Minister conveyed to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin …

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