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DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of HH 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, reviewed the progress of the new UAE government framework project, …

GULF TIME As Dubai’s real estate sector continues to post record levels of activity, Newbury Developments has announced the launch of its new residential project series, “Chapter,” in a move that reflects developers’ growing appetite for expansion within the UAE property market, amid rising demand for modern mid-market housing in emerging districts. The first project under the new series is …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, condemned in the strongest terms the infiltration by members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island to perpetrate hostile acts, which resulted in the injury of a member of Kuwait’s armed forces. Furthermore, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah expressed …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME As AI and technology continue to shape the art world, ADMAF has launched the new G42 Advanced Technologies Art Award in collaboration with G42 and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The programme aims to support the integration of advanced technologies into visual arts practices in the UAE. Open to Emirati and UAE-based …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received the certificate renewing Sharjah’s status as a Child Friendly City from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday. This came during H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan’s meeting with Lana Al Wreikat, Director of UNICEF for the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Boli.ae, the UAE’s digital property auction platform, has announced the successful completion of its inaugural digital real estate auction, marking a major shift in how property transactions are conducted in Dubai. The platform enabled the sale of a premium two-bedroom residence in City Walk within just one week, reinforcing a faster, more transparent alternative to traditional …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi will host the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Sustainable Security Summit 2026, accompanying the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026). The summit is organised by the Ministry of Interior and Rabdan Academy, in collaboration with ADNEC Group, and will take place from 19 to 21 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The summit …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone attack in the Strait of Hormuz targeting a cargo ship operated by a South Korean company, which resulted in a fire onboard the vessel with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack constitutes a grave threat …

ABU DHABI/WAM Sanad, part of Mubadala Investment Company, has announced the establishment of an AED480 million ($130 million) aircraft engine Repair Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Al Ain Region, a strategic investment designed to capture the next phase of global engine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) growth and accelerate Sanad’s trajectory towards becoming the fifth largest engine MRO provider in …

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, met with Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, along with a number of the company’s senior leaders and employees, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, H.H. reviewed the latest developments in both the freight and passenger rail projects, as well as …