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ABU DHABI/WAM The General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education, one of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy institutions, has officially begun the judging process for the 18th session of the award 2025. The process will be carried out through specialised committees assessing the works submitted across various categories at the local, regional, and international levels. This year, the award includes ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the release of 1,518 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments, ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Attorney General of Dubai Chancellor Essam Issa Al-Humaidan said the pardon reflects HH Sheikh Mohammed’s keenness ...

DUBAI/WAM The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) on Thursday announced details of the launch of its first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, Etihad-SAT. The satellite, developed in partnership with the Republic of Korea’s Satrec Initiative, is scheduled for launch in the first week of March 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, has met with Dorjkhand Togmid, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. This meeting took place during Togmid’s visit to the UAE and his chairmanship of the first session of the UAE-Mongolia joint economic committee. The two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral ...

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC announced on Thursday it has signed a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Osaka Gas, one of Japan’s largest utility companies, for the supply of up to 0.8 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from ADNOC’s lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project. The 15-year SPA converts a previous Heads of Agreement into a definitive agreement ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,295 inmates from correctional institutions in the UAE. His Highness has also pledged to settle any financial obligations incurred as part of the inmates’ sentences in a gesture marking the Holy Month of Ramadan. The initiative reflects the UAE President’s commitment to offering ...

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME ADCOOP has launched its Ramadan 2025 campaign, a comprehensive initiative designed to ease shopping and foster community spirit during the holy month. ADCOOP CEO Bertrand Loumaye emphasized ADCOOP’s commitment to serving its customers during Ramadan, a time of generosity and togetherness. The campaign features significant savings, including up to 60% off over 4,000 products, and lower prices ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Leading home décor and furniture brand, Homes r Us, has launched its much-anticipated Ramadan collection, bringing warmth, style, and functionality to homes in celebration of the Holy Month. Inspired by the true essence of the season, the ‘Ramadan Made at Home’ collection is designed to transform every corner of the home into a space for togetherness, reflection, and ...

GULF TIME Targeting the enterprise data protection market in the Middle East, Synology Inc unveiled its new ActiveProtect Appliance series, designed for fast deployment and efficient data protection. With World Backup Day approaching, Synology underscores the critical need for mid-sized to large enterprises to safeguard against data loss, breaches, and ransomware. As a global leader in private cloud, managing 520+ ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday conferred the Order of the Mother of the Nation on His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, in recognition of his role as a champion of social causes. The honour was awarded within the honorary category of the Sheikha ...