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ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates is expanding its youth empowerment initiatives across sustainability, technology, and international development as it marks International Youth Day on Wednesday. The Federal Youth Authority, alongside the Emirates Youth Council and local and institutional youth councils, plays a pivotal role in providing effective channels for young people to voice their ideas and aspirations, …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADI Chain and Shipfinex have entered an exclusive partnership to establish the first regulated, institutional-grade tokenised maritime asset class, creating a new on-chain market for vessel-backed finance, charter-linked income and economic interests in ships. Maritime Asset Tokens developed under the partnership will be issued through a regulated route and made available exclusively on ADI Chain. Although …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, 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 …

DUBAI/ GULFTIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the third edition of the Emirati Chefs Grant for Productive Families, organised in collaboration with the Community Development Authority (CDA) and the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA Dubai). The programme aims to empower productive families by developing their culinary and entrepreneurial skills, enhancing their capabilities in managing small …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight to Tashkent, officially launching the airline’s first route to Uzbekistan and creating a new connection between Abu Dhabi and one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. The new daily non-stop service reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a premium …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will host the third edition of the HKMA-DFSA Joint Climate Finance Conference which will take place on 10th September in Hong Kong. The conference is a flagship initiative jointly established by the HKMA and the DFSA to support and enable the continued development of …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Gas plc today announced its results for the second quarter of 2026, delivering net income of $665 million, above the guidance range of $400-600 million, despite exceptional external disruption during the period. The Company achieved a significant milestone in executing its long-term growth strategy by taking Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) and awarding engineering, procurement and …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, …

  ODISHA / INDIA / GULF TIME Bathed in deep emerald green, the Belgadia Palace walls carry an aura of quiet royalty in India, as though they have witnessed centuries of stories unfold within them. The living room is adorned with stately portraits of the Bhanjdeo ancestors, their gazes seeming to watch over the home with timeless dignity. Imagine the …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy …