July, 2025

• 28 July

  Hazza bin Zayed attends specialised demonstrations by 22nd cohort of national service recruits at Seih Al Hama Training Centre

  

  AL AIN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended a series of specialised demonstrations delivered by the 22nd cohort of the UAE National Service Programme (2024-2025) during a ceremonial event held at Seih Al Hama Training Centre in Al Ain Region. The event was attended by Staff Lieutenant General Ibrahim ...

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• 28 July

  Abdullah bin Zayed, New Zealand Foreign Minister discuss boosting relations

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed ways to boost bilateral relations with Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, during a phone call. Sheikh Abdullah and Peters reviewed prospects for joint cooperation across priority developmental sectors of mutual interest. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the ...

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• 28 July

  DAE announces purchase, leaseback pact with United for 10 Boeing 737-9 aircraft

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) on Monday announced that it has signed a purchase agreement with United Airlines for 10 new Boeing 737-9 aircraft and entered into long-term leases for these aircraft delivering between August 2025 and February 2026. Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, commented, “Today’s announcement of the purchase-lease back agreement of 10 Boeing 737-9 ...

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• 28 July

  ENEC, Hyundai E&C ink deal to advance collaboration

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) on Monday signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Seoul, Republic of Korea, to jointly explore international nuclear energy opportunities. The collaboration between ENEC and Hyundai E&C builds on the longstanding strategic partnership between the UAE and the Republic of Korea in ...

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• 28 July

  UAE leaders congratulate President of Peru on Independence Day

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Dina Boluarte of the Republic of Peru on the occasion of her 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 ...

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• 28 July

  Bodour Al Qasimi conferred University of Leicester’s first-ever honorary professorship

  

  SHARJAH / WAM Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of American University of Sharjah (AUS), has been conferred the title of Honorary Professor by the University of Leicester—its first-ever honorary professorship and one of the highest honours it bestows—in recognition of her impactful contributions to women’s empowerment, child literacy and cultural development ...

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• 28 July

  Binghatti Unveils AED 2.1 Billion Dubai Landmark “Binghatti Flare” at Mega Event in Egypt El-Alamein

  

  EL-ALAMEIN / GULF TIME Binghatti has made another historic mark on Egypt’s North Coast with a grand seaside event attended by over 7,500 guests, increasing the turnout of its previous Cairo showcase beneath the Pyramids. The monumental evening was headlined by none other than Kadim Al Sahir, the legendary “Caesar of Arabic Music,” who delivered an unforgettable performance under the ...

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• 27 July

  ‘GCC records $587.8b in nominal GDP in Q4 2024’

  

  MUSCAT / WAM The latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (“GCC-Stat”) revealed that the nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached US$587.8 billion by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, up from US$579 billion at the end of the fourth ...

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• 27 July

  Noura Al Kaabi receives Papua New Guinea’s Minister of International Trade and Investment

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, received Richard Maru, Minister of International Trade and Investment of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, in Abu Dhabi as part of his official visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation across various sectors of shared ...

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• 27 July

  MoHAP: UAE a regional leader in fighting hepatitis

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has reaffirmed that fighting viral hepatitis is a strategic priority within the country’s health policies. As part of the UAE’s enduring commitment to strengthening its healthcare system and safeguarding community wellbeing, the UAE has implemented an integrated national programme focused on prevention, early detection, and treatment. Through robust collaboration across ...

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