Monday , 19 October 2026

UAE President, VPs congratulate Pope Leo XIV on successful surgery

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, Head of the Catholic Church, on the success of his surgery. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

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Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Indian External Affairs Minister discuss strengthening economic, trade ties

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across various sectors, particularly economic and trade ties, in support of mutual interests, prosperity and growth. The meeting, held at Sheikh …

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KASCO Developments launches FALA by KASCO: A home that flows with life

DUBAI / GULF TIME KASCO Developments has unveiled FALA by KASCO, a spectacular new 109-residence waterfront collection that captures the ease of life by the water without stepping away from the city. Positioned on the Jaddaf Waterfront — where water meets urban pulse — FALA offers residents direct waterfront access, easy metro commutes, and evening views of Ras Al Khor’s …

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ADIPEC 2026 brings energy world to Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI/WAM The Middle East’s unparalleled influence on global energy security, investment and industrial development will take centre stage at ADIPEC 2026, as Abu Dhabi welcomes regional and international energy leaders from 2-5 November. Long established as a cornerstone of global energy supply, the region will help shape the next phase of energy development through major investments in infrastructure, technology …

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FNC participates in meeting of GCC-European Parliamentary Committee

BRUSSELS/WAM A delegation from the UAE Federal National Council (FNC) participated on Thursday in a meeting of the Gulf-European Parliamentary Committee, held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, with representatives of the legislative councils of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. The meeting was part of preparations and coordination for the second meeting between the Speakers of the Shura, …

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Yas Island gears up for Q4 as global events take centre stage

ABU DHABI/WAM Yas Island Abu Dhabi is preparing to host a series of international sporting events, concerts and cultural activities in the final quarter of 2026, including the Formula 1 Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, UFC 333, the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship and the Abu Dhabi Comedy Season. Following a record year that saw Yas Island welcome over 44 …

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FAB issues MENA’s first digital green bond on Euroclear D-FMI

ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has successfully issued and settled AED1 billion 3-year Digitally Native Green Notes, becoming the first digital green bond from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The landmark issuance brings together sustainable finance and digital capital markets infrastructure, reinforcing FAB’s commitment to financial innovation and its role in shaping the …

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MBZUAI, Inception42 launch Jais 3 Arabic AI models

ABU DHABI / WAM Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), through its Institute of Foundation Models (IFM), and Inception42 have introduced Jais 3, a fleet of AI models built for Arabic and part of the Jais family first launched in Abu Dhabi. Jais 3 understands spoken and written Arabic across dialects, produces Arabic text and carries out practical …

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