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ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Culture has announced the grant recipients of the first cycle of the “National Grant Programme for Culture and Creativity,” which was launched in August 2023. The first cycle of the programme received a great deal of interest from the creative community and a large number of applications. This programme aims to strengthen the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE National Pavilion, organised by the Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC) with support from the UAE Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council, will showcase innovative defence, aerospace, and security products and solutions at the second edition of the World Defence Show. The show will be held in Riyadh from February 4-8 and is organised by ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC)’s board meeting. During the meeting, His Highness reviewed the council’s achievements in advancing research and development in the emirate and endorsed plans to expand capabilities to guide ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar on taking the constitutional oath as the King of Malaysia. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Kim Il Tae is a contemporary artist from South Korea, renowned for using the purest gold as the main element in his artworks. LIGHT OF GOLD Exhibition by Artist Kin il Tae and Organized by Philip Shin. As the curator and organizer of numerous successful art exhibitions, Philip Shin has been a driving force in showcasing ...

LONDON/ WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, participated in the market close ceremony at the London Stock Exchange (LSE). He visited the LSE headquarters in the British capital to discuss partnership opportunities, exchange experiences, and promote investments in financial services and cutting-edge fintech. Julia Hogget, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, received him ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met with Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth, and the Special Task Team of the “Zayed Ambition 2” mission, part of the UAE Astronaut Programme. During the discussions, H.H. Sheikh Saif engaged in talks with Sultan Al Neyadi ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has stated that prioritising support for the family and enabling it to fulfil its critical role is a central focus of the government’s programmes and strategies. He noted that families are the foremost source of education and the cornerstone of a robust and stable society. His Highness’ ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The ‘World’s Coolest Winter’ campaign launched an interactive website inviting residents and travelers to explore the diverse outdoor attractions of the seven emirates and experience the key destinations across the country. The website, which can be accessed on https://worldscoolestwinter.ae/en, lists more than 290 outdoor spots and activities across the UAE, providing information on each site in ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dubai Financial Market (DFM) strengthened its gains during the current month’s trading, with its market capitalisation increasing by over AED24 billion, supported by the gains of bank and utility stocks. The market capitalisation rose from AED687.5 billion at the end of the previous year to over AED711.5 billion by the end of Wednesday session. Additionally, the ...