April, 2026

• 9 April

  Abdullah bin Zayed receives Kaja Kallas, discusses UAE–EU strategic relations, regional developments

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the European Union …

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• 9 April

  DCT Abu Dhabi posts record performance across culture and tourism in 2025

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Abu Dhabi welcomed a record 26.6 million visitors in 2025, reinforcing its position as an emerging global cultural capital and a tourism destination of choice, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). The milestone reflects the emirate’s growing international appeal and its commitment to long-term, sustainable economic impact. …

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• 9 April

  First Awake Craniotomy at King’s College Hospital Dubai Marks New Era in Brain Surgery

  

  GULF TIME In a significant advancement for healthcare in the UAE, King’s College Hospital London Dubai has successfully performed its first awake craniotomy, a highly specialized brain surgery carried out while the patient remains awake and conscious. The complex five-hour procedure was led by a US trained senior neurosurgeon Dr Aneela Darbar, supported by a multidisciplinary neuro-anaesthesia and operating theatre …

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• 9 April

  OGold Sets a New Regional Standard with Individual Account-Level Insurance

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME OGold, the UAE’s premier Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed Super App, has announced a significant advancement in asset security with the rollout of individual account-level insurance for its entire customer base, in collaboration with Dubai National Insurance (DNI). This upgrade transforms traditional company-level protection into a personalized, underwritten guarantee for every user at no additional cost. While …

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• 9 April

  Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre launches 11 guidelines aligned with global best practices, enhancing safety and sustainability

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre has launched 11 comprehensive guidelines for hazardous materials handling, in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council. This qualitative step reflects the Centre’s commitment to strengthening the safety ecosystem, protecting the environment, unifying regulatory standards, and improving compliance efficiency in Abu Dhabi emirate, in line with global standards …

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• 9 April

  Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia Announces Beautyworld Riyadh Postponed to 2027

  

  RIYADH / GULF TIME Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, organiser of Beautyworld Riyadh, the Kingdom’s leading and most influential beauty event, has announced the postponement of the upcoming edition. Originally scheduled to take place from 18-20 May 2026, the event will now focus on its return to the Kingdom in 2027. Following recent developments in the region and an ongoing assessment of their implications, the event’s …

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• 9 April

  Abdullah bin Zayed discusses regional developments with several foreign ministers over phone

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed regional developments during phone calls with a number of foreign ministers from fraternal and friendly countries, following the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks that targeted the UAE and several brotherly and friendly nations. The phone calls were conducted with …

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• 9 April

  Gold steady as investors eye US-Iran talks

  

  WORLD CAPITALS / WAM Gold prices held steady on Thursday as market players remained cautious about ‌the direction of US-Iran ceasefire talks, with a key US inflation report due later in the day also in focus for interest rate clues. Spot gold was little changed at $4,713.79 per ounce, as of 0311 ​GMT. US gold futures for June delivery fell …

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• 8 April

  CBUAE, CBB sign AED 20 billion AED/BHD Currency Swap Agreement

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced the establishment of a Currency Swap Agreement between the UAE Dirham (AED) and the Bahraini Dinar (BHD) during a virtual signing ceremony. The agreement has a nominal value of AED 20 billion (BHD 2 billion), with a tenor of five years. …

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• 8 April

  Etihad Airways launches Dhaka services

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch a seasonal service to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 26 June 2026, strengthening trade and cargo links across the South Asia corridor, while responding to strong and sustained demand for travel and logistics between the UAE and Bangladesh. The four-times weekly service to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) will strengthen …

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