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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE As part of a pioneering scientific collaboration, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) have completed the first-ever population genomics study of the Ghaf tree (Prosopis cineraria) in the country, revealing significant genetic insights critical for conserving this iconic desert species and supporting the development of …

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has directed the enablement of residential grant transfers by gift among citizens – limited to spouses and first-degree relatives, in line with approved regulations – to enhance social cohesion and stability, and strengthen family bonds within …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB) is preparing for a strong year-end travel wave beginning 27 November and carrying through to 31 December 2025, with forecasts indicating over 10 million guests will pass through the airport during this period. The early lift begins with the UAE Eid Al Etihad long weekend, with daily totals averaging over 294,000, before accelerating into …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Airports celebrated the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with a heritage-inspired experience, at Dubai International (DXB), inspired by the traditional Emirati Freej (neighbourhood); the beating heart of community life in the UAE’s early days. The celebration marked the “Year of Community,” highlighting the values of unity, belonging, and togetherness that define Emirati culture and the …

  AJMAN / GULF TIME Tiger Properties, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, has announced the launch of its latest project, “Tiger Downtown Ajman”, located in the Aaliya area of Ajman. The development comes with an investment of 10 billion dollars, strengthening the company’s presence in the emirate following its successful projects in Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved 3,567 housing decisions for Emirati citizens with a total value of AED2.546 billion during 2025, including 599 new decisions issued in the fourth quarter of the year valued at …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at establishing a general framework for cooperation in the handling of hazardous materials within the agricultural sector. The agreement supports the safe and responsible management of hazardous materials and reinforces the highest …

Amman/ GULF TIME Dr. Osama Al-Alawi has been awarded the Best Medical Content Creator of 2025 during the ICON Summit for Content Creation and Media, which kicked off on Wednesday in the Jordanian capital under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, and was inaugurated on his behalf by Jordan’s Minister of Government Communications and official …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME FireBull AB, a next-generation fluorine-free firefighting foam developed by Enforcer One and distributed in the region by Frontline Innovations, has been officially certified to the NTA 8133 lithium-ion battery fire standard, making it the first and only foam product globally to meet this demanding benchmark. Through independent testing, FireBull AB was proven to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires …

DUBAI / WAM The World of Coffee Dubai 2026 will host three live auctions under the “Dubai Coffee Auction,” by y DMCC banner, during the event’s fifth edition, which will run from 18th to 20th January at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The auctions build on last year’s success, where bidding for select micro-lots exceeded US$10,000 per kilogramme, marking one …