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DUBAI/GULF TIME There is a way to close out the year that isn’t a race to the finish line, but a soft landing into the one ahead. That’s the one Eri Maldives is building this December. This December, Eri welcomes guests for its debut festive season since opening, a programme built around La Dolce Vita, running from 22 December to …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Syrian Arab Republic His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sharaa discussed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, during a phone call. His Highness and the Syrian President also exchanged views on a number of regional and international …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Syrian Arab Republic His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sharaa discussed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, during a phone call. His Highness and the Syrian President also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues, particularly …

ABU DHABI/WAM Investopia Bridge 2026 concluded in Abu Dhabi with the participation of more than 800 officials, investors, entrepreneurs, and economic experts, including over 30 speakers comprising ministers, policymakers, investors, business leaders and experts from the UAE and around the world. The event witnessed the signing of seven MoUs between leading companies, institutions and entities at the local, regional and …

ABU DHABI/WAM Ahmad Mukhtar, Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in the UAE and Subregional Coordinator for GCC States and Yemen, has said that the UAE, through hosting Global Food Week in Abu Dhabi, is providing an international platform to promote innovation and investment in the food sector, contributing to global food security and …

ABU DHABI/WAM Researchers at the Mubadala Arabian Centre for Climate and Environmental Sciences (ACCESS) at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new algorithm that can forecast Arctic sea ice extent up to nine months in advance, offering a new way to anticipate changes in the Arctic that can affect the global climate system. Called the Random Analogue Predictor (RAP), the …

ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME Set within the expansive surroundings of Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, Kids Palace welcomes little fans aged 3 to 12 for a half-term camp shaped around play, discovery and adventure. From the Palace’s beachfront setting and open-air spaces to its dedicated family activities, the camp gives young guests the freedom to explore their surroundings through …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Safari Park has announced the countdown to its highly anticipated eighth season, with visitors set to be welcomed from 12 October for a wide range of popular and exclusive experiences that reflect the destination’s three core pillars of education, entertainment and commitment to animal welfare. Together, these experiences are designed to deepen visitors’ connection with wildlife …

ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME UAE organisations are moving beyond AI experimentation, but building the right infrastructure, security and data controls will be critical as adoption expands, according to SUSE executive Shady Khattab. Speaking at AI Everything Abu Dhabi, Khattab, Director of AI Sales, Architecture and Solutions at SUSE, said the UAE’s push towards sovereign cloud and locally controlled data infrastructure …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME VDURA is expanding its presence in the UAE and wider Middle East as investment in artificial intelligence and digital transformation accelerates across the region. Speaking at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi, Matt Swalley, Senior Director at VDURA, said the company was excited to establish a stronger presence in the region, describing the exhibition as its first major event …