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MARRAKECH/WAM The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, took part in the 31st meeting of the Advisory Committee for the Mineral Resources Sector of the Arab Industrial Development, Standardisation and Mining Organisation (AIDSMO), held in Marrakesh, Kingdom of Morocco. The UAE delegation was led by Ahmed Al Kaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for Electricity, Water, and Future ...

SHARJAH/WAM His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman welcomed His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, at Al Alam Palace in Muscat. At the start of the meeting, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq warmly welcomed His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and his accompanying delegation, highlighting the strong, historic ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Al Ain Zoo has received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), marking a significant milestone that reflects the zoo’s steadfast commitment to implementing the highest international standards in animal care, environmental conservation, and wildlife protection. This prestigious accreditation is considered one of the most rigorous and respected in the global zoo and aquarium industry. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of Igor Bely, Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to the UAE. He wished the new Ambassador of Belarus success in the performance of his duties and emphasised the UAE’s keenness to enhance the relations between the UAE and ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi, has reported total transaction value grew by 34.5 per cent to AED25.3 billion across 6,896 deals in the first quarter of 2025 in the emirate, compared to AED 18.82billion from 5,773 transactions in the same period of 2024. Buy ...

CHENGDU/WAM The UAE reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful nuclear energy, international collaboration, and climate action through its active participation in the First China-GCC Forum on the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology, taking place in Chengdu. The forum, themed “Atoms for a Better Home,” brings together senior officials, regulators, and energy experts from China and the GCC to advance strategic cooperation ...

DUBAI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Khalifa bin Zayed II Airborne Brigade Command, part of the Presidential Guard Command. During the visit, His Highness was briefed on the brigade’s structure, operational responsibilities, and its vital role in the UAE’s national defence. As a high-readiness strategic unit, the brigade specialises in airborne operations and ...

GULF TIME At the crossroads of opportunity, District 11 rises as a landmark commercial destination in the United Arab Emirates, uniquely positioned on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), the main artery that links all seven Emirates. This makes it not just a development, but a gateway to the entire nation’s economy. E311 is more than just a road; it’s ...

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, on Wednesday honoured the winners of the Global Prompt Engineering Championship 2025 during Dubai AI Week. The winners were recognised across four creative categories including Art, Video, Gaming, ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) under the theme Knowledge Illuminates Our Community, will take place from 26 April to 5 May 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. This year’s fair will host ...