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BERLIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Her Excellency Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of his state visit to the country. During the meeting, His Highness commended the former Chancellor’s important role in strengthening UAE-Germany relations during her time in office, helping to deepen cooperation and expand …

BERLIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with German business leaders and company executives as part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. During the meeting, His Highness was briefed on the companies’ business activities and the industries in which they operate, as well as their latest products and innovations. The discussions …

MUNICH/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Markus Söder, Minister-President of Bavaria, met today in Munich to explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the UAE and the German state of Bavaria across key sectors. The meeting, which came as part of His Highness’ state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, took place …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Professional Beauty Abu Dhabi returns to InterContinental Abu Dhabi on 14th September 2026, bringing the region’s professional beauty community together for a full day of education, networking, competitions and industry insight. Designed for professionals at every stage of their careers, the show will offer visitors the opportunity to hear from industry experts, discover the latest products and …

Dubai / Gulf Time At his heaviest, Ilia Sheludiakov weighed 132 kg. Today, he’s 88 kg and training for a marathon. But for this Dubai-based entrepreneur, the 44-kilogram transformation was never really about the number on the scale. It was about learning to master something far less tangible: time itself. That journey, built on discipline, consistency, and an evolving relationship …

DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (55) of 2026 transferring Adel Abdullah Mohammed Al Karani from Dubai Municipality and appointing him as CEO of the Biodiversity Sector at …

BERLIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today in Berlin with Johann Wadephul, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. The meeting highlighted the importance of the state visit by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the friendly Federal Republic of Germany, describing …

ABU DHABI/WAM On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is leading the UAE delegation at the 18th BRICS Summit, taking place in New Delhi, India, from 12-13 September 2026. The 18th BRICS Summit is being held under the theme Building for …

ABU DHABI/WAM Within five months of commencing its operations, ICATT RESPONSE PLUS – the specialised aeromedical venture of Response Plus Holding PJSC (ADX: RPM) has clocked close to 1,000 flying hours, supporting complex medical evacuation missions across 20 countries and five continents. Operating from Abu Dhabi, UAE-based ICATT RESPONSE PLUS provides international aeromedical support for patients requiring complex or time-critical …

BERLIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, today discussed ways to build on the longstanding ties between the UAE and Germany, in support of their shared interests and strategic partnership. The discussions took place during a meeting between the two leaders at Villa Borsig …