ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday welcomed His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal, whose working visit to the UAE includes participation in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. The meeting, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, focused on ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries …
Read More »Abu Dhabi Biobank, AstraZeneca ink deal for precision medicine
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Biobank, a strategic initiative between the Department of Health Abu Dhabi and M42, has entered a collaboration with AstraZeneca, a global science-led biopharmaceutical entity, to advance the fields of precision medicine, translation of clinical research into clinical practices. The partnership brings together Abu Dhabi Biobank’s world-class biobanking and genomic infrastructure with AstraZeneca’s …
Read More »UAE provides $1.5 million in voluntary contributions to OHCHR to support UN Human Rights programmes
GENEVA / WAM The United Arab Emirates has provided US$1.5 million in Voluntary financial contributions to support the activities and programmes of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The contribution reflects the UAE’s continued engagement with the United Nations human rights system and its support for the work of OHCHR in promoting and protecting …
Read More »Masdar, Elite Agro to launch first AgriPV project in MENA
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar is partnering with Elite Agro Holding, a global expert in food and agriculture production and development, to launch the first agricultural photovoltaic (AgriPV) project in the MENA region. The project was announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable progress, hosted by Masdar. …
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid honours winners of 2025 edition of Great Arab Minds initiative
DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the six winners of the Great Arab Minds 2025 edition at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Great Arab Minds is the largest Arab initiative dedicated to celebrating outstanding Arab achievement, highlighting contributions to advance human civilisation, support the …
Read More »Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026
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, has attended Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, who completed a tour of participating pavilions, was updated on latest advancements in the field, and highlighted the event’s key role in assembling …
Read More »Etihad Airways carries 22.4 million passengers in 2025
ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 21 percent year-on-year and the highest annual total in the airline’s history, underpinned by sustained demand and disciplined capacity growth across its expanding global network. Passenger load factor for the full year reached 88.3 percent, up two percentage points compared with 2024, reflecting strong commercial performance throughout …
Read More »Riva Presents Gulf Idol Season 1 — A Landmark Multinational Talent Showcase in the Gulf
DUBAI/GULF TIME The UAE witnessed a historic cultural milestone with the successful launch of Gulf Idol Season 1, proudly presented by Riva, at the prestigious Etisalat Academy Grounds, Dubai. For the first time in the Gulf, a world-class competition brought together talented singers, dancers, instrumentalists, and unique performers representing diverse nationalities, religions, cultures, and artistic styles. A Visionary Initiative Led …
Read More »ELEVATE Breaks Ground on Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences; Appoints Pinnacle Piling
ELEVATE, the visionary lifestyle real estate brand, has officially broken ground on the highly anticipated Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences, marking the start of construction for a landmark residential destination delivered in partnership with Ennismore, the global lifestyle hospitality group behind Mondrian. In a ceremony held on Al Marjan Island, ELEVATE announced the appointment of Pinnacle Piling as the …
Read More »How AI-Driven Video Analytics Is Redefining Enterprise Operations
As enterprises across the Middle East and beyond accelerate their digital transformation journeys, video technology is rapidly evolving from a passive security tool into an intelligent data platform. At Intersec, the focus shifts from hardware-centric surveillance to the real-world power of video-based analytics, demonstrating how AI-driven insights can be applied across clinical, industrial, and critical infrastructure environments. Rather than showcasing …
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