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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE continues to consolidate its global standing in the field of autonomous and unmanned systems and future engineering, in accordance with national directives led by the wise leadership, notably the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence and UAE Centennial 2071, aimed at establishing the country as a global hub for advanced technologies and the knowledge-based economy. …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to HH Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the death of Sheikha Badriah Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler …

DUBAI/WAM In the presence of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spotify to strengthen collaboration across the music and creative sectors. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation between the two entities by expanding opportunities for emerging musicians and local …

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, witnessed the signing of a partnership agreement between Dubai Municipality, the General Construction Company and Binghatti, to develop Hewi Al Barsha and Hewi Muhaisnah as part of the continued expansion of the …

DUBAI/GULF TIME After years of bold ambition and heavy investment, artificial intelligence adoption in the UAE and Saudi Arabia is entering a more practical and performance-driven phase, with organisations under growing pressure to demonstrate real outcomes rather than future potential. According to Samir Akel, Regional Vice President for Emerging Markets at Nintex, the conversation around AI in the region is …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, during which they discussed the overall regional situation, including the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the Council …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME MAIR Group PJSC (ADX: MAIR) (“MAIR” or the “Group”), a strategic investment company focused on grocery retail and commercial real estate in the UAE, announced today that it has entered into an Agreement with AD Ports Group to acquire KEZAD Logistics Park – KLP Free Zone 3 (FZ3), a free zone industrial and logistics group of warehouses, …

  DUBAI/GULF TIME RRS International Development has announced their collaboration with the football legend Paolo Maldini, a move that reflects his confidence in the project’s vision, the NH Collection brand, and the leadership behind RRS International Development. The approximately USD 100 million mixed-use development, comprising 121 hotel keys and 36 branded residences, is scheduled for completion in 2027 and marks …

DUBAI / WAM The UAE–India Business Council has launched its 2026 programme to support strategic cooperation between the two nations, building on the strong momentum achieved last year. The roadmap focuses on three key pillars: knowledge building, strategic facilitation and direct engagement. It includes the preparation of applied policy papers on artificial intelligence integration, infrastructure, the role of sovereign wealth …

AL AIN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), headed by Dr. Tariq Ahmed Al Ameri, Acting Director-General of the authority. During the meeting, which was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Hazza was …