April, 2025

• 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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• 24 April

  UAE President visits Khalifa bin Zayed II Airborne Brigade Command

  

  DUBAI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Khalifa bin Zayed II Airborne Brigade Command, part of the Presidential Guard Command. During the visit, His Highness was briefed on the brigade’s structure, operational responsibilities, and its vital role in the UAE’s national defence. As a high-readiness strategic unit, the brigade specialises in airborne operations and ...

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• 24 April

  District 11: The UAE’s Premier Business Hub Along the E311 Highway

  

  GULF TIME At the crossroads of opportunity, District 11 rises as a landmark commercial destination in the United Arab Emirates, uniquely positioned on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), the main artery that links all seven Emirates. This makes it not just a development, but a gateway to the entire nation’s economy. E311 is more than just a road; it’s ...

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• 23 April

  Hamdan bin Mohammed honours winners of Global Prompt Engineering Championship 2025 during Dubai AI Week

  

  DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, on Wednesday honoured the winners of the Global Prompt Engineering Championship 2025 during Dubai AI Week. The winners were recognised across four creative categories including Art, Video, Gaming, ...

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• 23 April

  Under the patronage of the UAE President, 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair to take place in emirate

  

  ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) under the theme Knowledge Illuminates Our Community, will take place from 26 April to 5 May 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. This year’s fair will host ...

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• 23 April

  Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed reviews Emirates Council for Rural Development achievements in 2024

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Chairman of the Emirates Council for Rural Development, has reviewed the council’s 2024 achievements and initiatives, as well as plans for the development of villages and rural areas. The meeting featured a comprehensive presentation of the ...

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