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ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has unveiled a set of facilities launched to support publishers participating in the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), taking place from 13th to 18th September 2026. These include exempting private-sector exhibitors from paying pavilion rental fees, and expanding opportunities for professional networking and exchanging copyrights and …

KATHMANDU/WAM The UAE’s fourth aircraft as part of its humanitarian air bridge arrived in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal today, carrying around 38 tonnes of relief and humanitarian aid, including 500 tents and 108 relief packages. The shipment is part of the UAE’s continued efforts to respond to the repercussions of the disaster and support those affected. With the …

ABU DHABI/WAM IHC on Tuesday announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, International Tech Group SP LLC, is in the process of acquiring an 80% stake in Marlan Holding RSC Ltd, the holding company behind Marlan Space, subject to regulatory approvals. The strategic majority acquisition will expand IHC’s technology portfolio into deeptech and the new space economy, providing a platform for …

AL ARISH / WAM A delegation from the Future Leaders Empowerment Programme has arrived in the Egyptian city of Al Arish to participate in the efforts of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and gain first-hand field experience of the UAE’s humanitarian and relief operations in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The delegation’s participation aims to develop participants’ …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, delivered strong growth in the first half of 2026, with assets under management (AUM) rising 54 per cent year on year and its workforce reaching 49,027 professionals. Meanwhile, the number of active licences also climbed to almost 14,000, underscoring sustained demand from companies seeking to set …

ABU DHABI / WAM Newly appointed UAE ambassadors took the oath of office before UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. His Highness the President wished the ambassadors success in their roles and in …

DUBAI / GULF TIME King’s College Hospital London – Dubai has successfully performed its first living donor kidney transplant. The transplant was performed pre-emptively, before the recipient required dialysis, while the donor kidney was removed using robotic-assisted surgery, supporting a faster recovery and shorter hospital stay. This successful procedure set up a complete living donor kidney transplant program in Dubai, …

Unveiled at IPS 2026, Tréppan Vision brings together eight specialized robotic services, AI-native homes, robotic wellness support, adaptable family residences and sustainability systems within one connected mixed-use community. DUBAI/GULF TIME What happens when a building moves beyond simply being “smart” and begins actively supporting the people who live within it? Fakhruddin Properties is setting out to answer that question with …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai’s private schools have ranked among the world’s top 10 education systems across all areas assessed by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025, strengthening the emirate’s position among the world’s leading education systems and achieving a key target set out in the Dubai Education 33 Strategy. Commenting on the occasion, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid …

Dubai / Gulf Time Casagrand, one of India’s leading real estate developers, is participating in IPS Congress 2026, where it is showcasing its Flagship project HERMINA, at Dubai Islands, while highlighting its plans to develop more than 6 million sq. ft. of premium residential and mixed-use developments in Dubai over the next three years. The developer’s UAE expansion builds on …