ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended a wedding reception hosted by Saeed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim on the occasion of the marriage of his son Abdul Jalil to the daughter of Abdulla Ahmed Yusuf Alkhater. The reception was held at Erth Abu …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Education has announced the resumption of in-person learning for all enrolled children, students, educational staff, and administrative staff in public and private nurseries, kindergartens, and schools, effective Monday, 20th April 2026. This follows schools’ completion of the necessary readiness and preparation plans, including facility preparedness, training of educational and administrative staff, and updating …
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Dubai / Gulf Time ELEVATE has officially awarded an AED 50 million contract to Pinnacle Piling for the piling and foundation works package at Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences, marking another major construction milestone for the landmark beachfront development in Ras Al Khaimah. The appointment reflects continued momentum on site, with shoring works already completed and the project progressing …
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NEW YORK / WAM Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday after hitting a one-month high earlier in the session, as the US dollar regained some ground. Spot gold fell 0.3 percent to US$4,828.07 per ounce as of 02:49 GMT, after hitting its highest since 18th March earlier. US gold futures for June delivery were steady at US$4,851.30. Among other metals, …
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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME In celebration of World Art Day tomorrow, Abu Dhabi stands as a destination for art lovers and cultural explorers alike. From the world-class museums at Saadiyat Cultural District to city galleries, the capital offers a unique and memorable experience that captures creativity in every form. At the heart of this is the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Picasso, the …
Read More »DUBA/WAM Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded contracts worth nearly AED1.1 billion to Metac General Contracting Co. LLC for the construction of 850 townhouses at Villanova in Dubailand, accelerating the next phase of growth at one of Dubai’s most established family communities. The award covers phase 1 and phase 2 of La Tilia, comprising 500 …
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SHARJAH / WAM The real estate sector in the Emirate of Sharjah continued its strong performance during the first quarter of 2026, achieving notable growth in trading value and total transactions despite regional challenges. Total real estate trading value reached AED18.5 billion, compared to AED13.2 billion during the same period in 2025, marking a growth of 40.7 percent and reflecting …
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BEIJING / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with chairmen of leading Chinese companies across key priority sectors, including energy, petrochemicals, sovereign investment, advanced technology, renewable energy and electronics. The meetings focused on further strengthening the UAE-China comprehensive strategic partnership, and exploring new avenues for advancing …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE and Senegal, as Co-Hosts of the 2026 UN Water Conference, convened a virtual high-level meeting with ministers and senior representatives of the twelve Co-Chairs of the six Interactive Dialogues for the conference. This marked the second high-level meeting, following the High-Level Preparatory Meeting held in Dakar, Senegal, on 26–27 January 2026. The meeting strengthened …
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ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group has signed a framework agreement with the National Company Maritime Ports Administration SA, the administrator of the Port of Constanța in Romania, to explore strategic investment and development opportunities in the Black Sea’s largest port. The agreement establishes a platform for collaboration across areas of mutual interest, including greenfield and brownfield port development, deployment of …
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