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ELEVATE, the visionary lifestyle real estate brand, has announced a landmark transaction at the Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences. The announcement came just days after the project’s momentous ground-breaking ceremony, the development’s “Crown Jewel”, an ultra-exclusive Sky Mansion has been sold for AED 38 million / USD 10.35 Million This record-breaking sale sets a new benchmark for ultra-luxury real …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has accepted the invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace as announced by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed emphasised that the UAE’s decision reflects the importance of fully implementing …

DAVOS/WAM G42 on Tuesday announced the launch of its Digital Embassies framework and Greenshield, a new sovereign operating model that enables nations to deploy artificial intelligence securely and at scale while maintaining full legal authority and control over their data, systems, and policies regardless of where infrastructure is located. As governments accelerate AI adoption across public services, national security, healthcare, …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE-based company AirQ Limited, specialising in the design and development of unmanned aircraft, unveiled its latest cargo aviation projects, Cargo 200 and Cargo 40, during its participation in UMEX 2026. David Sostaric, Programme Manager at AirQ and Project Manager for Cargo 200 and Cargo 40, told Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the key advantage of the two aircraft …

SHARJAH/WAM The Government of Sharjah has announced the launch of the Faya Research Grant, a major scientific initiative to advance global understanding of deep-time human history and environmental change through research at the Faya Palaeolandscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Property of Outstanding Universal Value. The announcement was made by H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Ambassador for the Faya …

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it is showcasing groundbreaking research and technologies in next-generation robotics, AI, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and secure systems at the Unmanned Systems Exhibitions and Conference (UMEX) 2026. From e-VTOL (electric-Vertical Take-off and Landing) cloud-seeding and firefighting drones to neuromorphic rovers and airspace security AI, Khalifa University’s mission-ready innovations …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority is organising the Al Ain Heritage Festival from 31st January to 9th February at the ADNEC Centre Al Ain, under the theme “Tales from Our Heritage”. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that …

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group on Tuesday announced that its subsidiary SAFEEN Drydocks, part of Noatum Maritime, has acquired 100 percent ownership of Balenciaga Astilleros Shipyard, one of Spain’s most established and technologically advanced shipbuilding and repair facilities, for a total consideration of EUR 11.2 million. The transaction further consolidates AD Ports Group’s operations in Spain and in …

DUBAI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has consolidated its position among the world’s top ten countries in the 2026 Global Soft Power Index issued by Brand Finance, marking the fourth consecutive year in which the country has maintained this global standing. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meetings in Davos, Switzerland, in the …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME ADCOOP, the UAE’s community-centered retail brand, today announced the launch of its Ramadan 2026 campaign, reinforcing its purpose of supporting families, strengthening community wellbeing, and ensuring access to affordable, high-quality food during the Holy Month and throughout the year, in line with the UAE’s designation of 2026 as the “Year of the Family”. The Ramadan 2026 campaign …