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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a federal decree-law establishing the National Anti-Narcotics Authority and appointed Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan as its Chairman. This step aims to strengthen the national ecosystem for combating narcotics, and unify the federal and local effort in this regard, to ensure the ...

GAZA/WAM As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts and in coordination with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the UAE has delivered a new batch of essential medicines and medical supplies to WHO warehouses, in preparation for distribution to hospitals across the Gaza Strip. This support comes amid a severe collapse of the healthcare system caused by the ongoing blockade. The ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade continued its growth trajectory, recording a strong performance during the first half of current year (From January to June 2025), soaring 34.7% to AED195.4 billion compared to AED145 billion during the corresponding period in 2024, according to statistics released Today by Abu Dhabi Customs. This growth reflects the resilience and dynamism of ...

DUBAI/WAM In a groundbreaking achievement, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has been awarded the ISO 42001:2023 international certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. This marks the world’s first such certification within the agriculture and food security sector, and the first at the government level in the UAE. The milestone reinforces the nation’s regional and global leadership ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to General Abdourahamane Tchiani, President of the Republic of Niger, on the occasion of his 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 ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Reinforcing the UAE’s growing reputation as a global destination for world-class dining experiences, Japan’s number one udon brand Marugame Udon has made its regional debut in Dubai with the opening of its first outlet at City Centre Deira. The grand opening exceeded expectations, drawing queues of over 500+ guests well into the evening, and reflecting both ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory messages to President Patrice Talon of Benin, and President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation on the occasion of their countries’ National Days. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Danube Properties has partnered with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to support the launch of a dedicated First-Time Home Buyer (FTHB) initiative, aimed at making homeownership more accessible in Dubai.The program aims to support both Emiratis and expatriates in stepping onto the property ladder by offering unmatched ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has been leading intensive diplomatic efforts since the outbreak of the crisis in the Gaza Strip in October 2023, working with regional and international partners to contain the violence and avert further escalation, while consistently stressing the urgent need for the swift, large-scale, and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian, relief, and medical aid to the brotherly Palestinian ...

DUBAI/WAM TECOM Group announced its financial results for the first half (H1) of the year ending 30th June 2025. The Group reported robust net profit growth of 22 percent year-on-year (YoY) to AED737 million, with revenue rising 21 percent YoY to AED 1.4 billion during the period. TECOM Group noted a YoY 24 percent increase in EBITDA, which reached AED1.1 ...