January, 2026

• 4 January

  In presence of UAE President, Mohammed bin Rashid meets with current, former ministers who served alongside him over past two decades

  

  DUBAI/WAM In the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with current and former ministers who have served with him over the past two decades. The meeting marked the 20th anniversary of His Highness …

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• 4 January

  Third REW Summit Celebrates Distinguished Emirati Women

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The third edition of the Remarkable Emirati Women (REW) event, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood & Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and Mother of the Nation, brought together more than 700 leaders …

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• 4 January

  Mohammed bin Rashid represents exceptional model of forward-looking, achievement-driven leadership in govt: Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, affirmed that the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in steering the UAE’s federal government has established an exceptional model of forward-looking, …

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• 4 January

  UAE President honours Mohammed bin Rashid’s 20 years of leadership

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X to praise Sheikh Mohammed’s inspiring future-focused vision. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed said, “In honour of 20 years of my brother Mohammed bin Rashid leading our government, we celebrate his inspiring record of achievements and future-focused vision that continues to …

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• 4 January

  OpenAI to launch voice-only smart device

  

  WASHINGTON / WAM OpenAI is preparing to launch a personal smart device that relies entirely on voice instead of traditional screens, as part of its efforts to redefine how people interact with technology. The company explained that it has merged several internal teams, including engineering, product, and research, with the aim of developing an advanced next-generation voice model. It noted …

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• 4 January

  Walid Al Zarooni on Dubai’s Top Selling Emirati Real Estate Brokers’ list

  Walid Al Zarooni, Chairman of W Capital, Dubai-based real estate brokerage firm, maintained his position among Dubai’s top-selling Emirati real estate brokers for 2025, marking his seventh consecutive year on the list. This achievement reaffirms the company’s strong performance and growing confidence in the local real estate market. “ Our continued excellence and presence among the top-selling Emirati brokers for …

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• 2 January

  UAE President directs launch of ‘Community-Managed Virtual Authority’ as Year of Community concludes

  

  ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the launch of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority, a new initiative inspired by the vision of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed, to enhance the role of skilled individuals in shaping the nation’s future. The announcement coincides with the conclusion of the Year of Community. The …

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• 2 January

  UAE field hospital continues to provide medical, humanitarian services in Gaza

  

  GAZA/WAM The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip continues its medical and humanitarian services as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the health system and reinforcing its capacity to address current humanitarian challenges. The hospital continues to receive patients and deliver comprehensive healthcare services, including examinations, treatments and surgeries, as part of the UAE’s efforts to alleviate the …

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• 2 January

  Mohammed bin Rashid congratulates Professor Charbel Dagher on winning Great Arab Minds 2025 Award for Literature and Arts

  

  DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Professor Charbel Dagher on winning the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in the Literature and Arts category. His Highness highlighted the central role that literature and the arts have played in shaping societies and civilisations throughout history. In a post on X, …

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• 2 January

  Brazilian Football Icon Dani Alves Acquires a Signature Luxury Duplex from Tiger Properties at Tiger Downtown Ajman

  

  AJMAN/GULF TIME Ajman continues to strengthen its position as an emerging destination for refined living and smart real estate investment, attracting global figures seeking privacy, quality, and a fully integrated lifestyle. In this context, Brazilian football legend Dani Alves has selected a luxury residence by Tiger Properties within its landmark mixed-use development, Tiger Downtown Ajman. The development stands as one …

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