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WORLD CAPITALS / WAM Gold prices fell to a near one-week low on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar. Spot gold was down 1.1 percent at US$4,694.30 per ounce, its lowest level since 7th April. US gold futures for June delivery fell 1.4 percent to US$4,717.80. Among other metals, spot silver fell 1.9 percent to US$74.45 per ounce, platinum lost …

London/Gulf Time The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) celebrated global marketing excellence at its prestigious Global Graduation Ceremony, held at Central Hall Westminster. The event brought together more than 400 marketing professionals from across the world, with strong representation from the GCC underscoring the region’s growing influence in the global marketing landscape. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for graduates …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Aldar has reached a significant milestone in advancing accessibility with Yas Mall becoming the first mall in the region to meet the requirements of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, ensuring that People of Determination visitors with non-visible needs can receive the additional support they may need. The milestone reflects a strategic collaboration between …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Supreme Organising Committee of the Zayed Charity Run, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and National Projects Office, announced today the organisation of the “Hassantak Ya Watan” sports race, scheduled to take place at 8:00 a.m. on 18 April. The race will start from Wahat Al Karama, with broad participation from various segments …

DUBAI / WAM Launched by the Digital School, the “Donate Your Own Device 2.0” campaign has recorded a significant milestone, attracting wide community engagement and achieving 70% of its target, namely collecting 100,000 electronic devices, in record time. Launched in August 2025 in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), and with the participation of more than 140 government entities, …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received His Excellency Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India. During the meeting, His Excellency Dr Jaishankar conveyed to His Highness the greetings of His Excellency Narendra Modi, PM of India, and his wishes for the UAE’s continued security …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shanghai to explore ways to strengthen economic ties and enhance trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and China. The meeting was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Yang Dongsheng, Vice …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has announced the launch of an innovative strategic project to implement microgrid systems, marking a significant step forward in reinforcing the UAE’s approach to building a smart, resilient, and adaptive energy ecosystem. The initiative is designed to strengthen energy security, sustainability, and efficiency, while supporting the objectives of the …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the directives of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the GWU will conduct an official visit to the friendly People’s Republic of China from April 12 …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received His Excellency Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India. During the meeting, His Excellency Dr Jaishankar conveyed to His Highness the greetings of His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, and his wishes for the UAE’s continued security and …