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April, 2025

  • 24 April

    Abu Dhabi’s homegrown café ‘Seed & Bloom’ opens at Al Raha Gardens

    ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Seed & Bloom, a proudly homegrown café, has opened its doors at Al Raha Gardens Plaza, offering a space where organic, locally sourced ingredients, artisanal craftsmanship, and community spirit come together. Built on a passion for exceptional taste and fine attention to detail, Seed & Bloom serves thoughtfully curated dishes made with the freshest, high-quality ...

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  • 24 April

    Emirates introduces newly retrofitted A380s to Manchester and Milan

    DUBAI / GULF TIME Emirates will be introducing its newest Airbus A380s fitted with its latest cabins, including Premium Economy, to Manchester and Milan. The latest retrofitted A380s will operate on EK017/018 to Manchester from June 6, and on EK091/092 to Milan from July 1. With the introduction of Emirates’ newly retrofitted A380 to Manchester, the airline will expand its ...

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  • 24 April

    Ramadan travel to UAE up 6%, says Visa’s Travel Pulse Q1-2025 report

    DUBAI/WAM Ramadan 2025 has marked a turning point in how global travellers engage with the UAE, with new data from Visa showing a 6 percent year-on-year increase in visitors and a sharp shift in both traveller profiles and spending behaviour. Released ahead of the Arabian Travel Market, Visa’s Travel Pulse Q1-2025 report revealed emerging markets delivered unexpected spending, with a ...

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  • 24 April

    Mansour bin Zayed chairs first meeting of Executive Committee of Tawazun Council’s Board of Directors for 2025

    ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tawazun Council, has chaired the first meeting of the executive committee of Tawazun Council’s board of directors for 2025, held at Tawazun Defence Hall in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by ...

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  • 24 April

    UAE participates in AIDSMO meeting in Morocco

    MARRAKECH/WAM The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, took part in the 31st meeting of the Advisory Committee for the Mineral Resources Sector of the Arab Industrial Development, Standardisation and Mining Organisation (AIDSMO), held in Marrakesh, Kingdom of Morocco. The UAE delegation was led by Ahmed Al Kaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for Electricity, Water, and Future ...

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  • 24 April

    Sultan of Oman receives Ruler of Sharjah at Al Alam Palace

    SHARJAH/WAM His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman welcomed His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, at Al Alam Palace in Muscat. At the start of the meeting, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq warmly welcomed His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and his accompanying delegation, highlighting the strong, historic ...

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  • 24 April

    Al Ain Zoo earns accreditation from Association of Zoos and Aquariums

    ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Al Ain Zoo has received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), marking a significant milestone that reflects the zoo’s steadfast commitment to implementing the highest international standards in animal care, environmental conservation, and wildlife protection. This prestigious accreditation is considered one of the most rigorous and respected in the global zoo and aquarium industry. ...

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  • 24 April

    MoFA receives credentials copy from Ambassador of Republic of Belarus

    ABU DHABI/WAM Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of Igor Bely, Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to the UAE. He wished the new Ambassador of Belarus success in the performance of his duties and emphasised the UAE’s keenness to enhance the relations between the UAE and ...

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  • 24 April

    Adrec records AED25.3bn in real estate deals in Q1, up 34.5% YoY

    ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi, has reported total transaction value grew by 34.5 per cent to AED25.3 billion across 6,896 deals in the first quarter of 2025 in the emirate, compared to AED 18.82billion from 5,773 transactions in the same period of 2024. Buy ...

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  • 24 April

    UAE participates in first China-GCC Forum on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology

    CHENGDU/WAM The UAE reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful nuclear energy, international collaboration, and climate action through its active participation in the First China-GCC Forum on the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology, taking place in Chengdu. The forum, themed “Atoms for a Better Home,” brings together senior officials, regulators, and energy experts from China and the GCC to advance strategic cooperation ...

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