SHARJAH / WAM In a new scientific milestone highlighting Sharjah’s leadership in environmental research and biodiversity, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has announced the discovery of four spider species across various mountainous and valley ecosystems in the UAE. This milestone emphasises the richness of UAE’s natural environments and opens new pathways for understanding the delicate ecological …
Read More »ADNOC Gas approves record $3.6b dividend for 2025
ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries, on Monday confirmed shareholder approval of all agenda items at its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), including a record $3.584 billion dividend for 2025, with a final dividend of $896 million payable in May. ADNOC Gas recently experienced an incident at the Habshan complex due to falling debris following the successful interception by …
Read More »UAE air defences engage 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, 19 UAVs
ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that on Monday, April 6, 2026, the country’s air defences intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 19 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted a total of 519 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,210 drones. These attacks resulted in …
Read More »UAE President receives Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait. During the meeting, the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister conveyed to His Highness the UAE President the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, and his …
Read More »Noatum Ports Safaga Terminal – Egypt receives STS, RTG cranes
ABU DHABI / WAM Noatum Ports, the international ports operating arm of AD Ports Group, today confirmed the delivery of three new ship-to-shore (STS) and six rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to its new multipurpose terminal in Safaga, Egypt, marking a crucial step ahead of the opening later this year of a major new commercial maritime gateway on the Red …
Read More »ADIB mobilises AED 20.3 billion in sustainable finance in 2025
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has announced that it mobilised and facilitated AED 20.3 billion in sustainable finance by the end of 2025, marking a strong year of execution and reinforcing its commitment to deploy AED 60 billion in sustainable finance by 2030. This performance underscores ADIB’s role as a trusted sustainable finance partner, supporting governments, …
Read More »UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka gifts pergola to children’s park in Japan’s Tottori Prefecture
ABU DHABI/TOTTORI / WAM A pergola that formed part of the United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has been installed in Tottori Prefecture, where it will continue to serve as a public space for visitors. Originally positioned at the entrance of the UAE Pavilion, the pergola provided a shaded area for millions of visitors as they approached …
Read More »Under directives of UAE President, Mansour bin Zayed announces extension of Nafis Programme until 2040
ABU DHABI / WAM In implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), announced the extension of the Nafis programme until …
Read More »HexClad Ignites a New Era of Cookware in the UAE as its Hybrid Technology Arrives to Revolutionise Kitchens
DUBAI / GULF TIME Home chefs and culinary disruptors alike have just been given a new reason to celebrate with the arrival of HexClad, the globally renowned pioneer of hybrid cookware, which has now officially launched in the UAE. Marking the brand’s first full commercial availability in the market, this major milestone in the brand’s international expansion follows its successful …
Read More »Building History: the LEGO Group Teams Up with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. to Celebrate the Magic of Football
DUBAI / GULF TIME The LEGO Group is teaming up with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. to celebrate the magic of football alongside kids and families from all over the world – because everyone wants a piece of the game! With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ just around the corner and football fever at an all-time …
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