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ABU DHABI / WAM The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has successfully designed, built, and test-fired the UAE’s first liquid rocket engine – a milestone that cements the nation’s growing sovereign space capabilities. Liquid rocket engines are at the heart of modern space exploration. They form the foundation for ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has directed the traditional wild hunting season (falconry) in Abu Dhabi, to be extended from 20 October, 2025 until 5 February, 2026, pursuant to ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Water and Electricity Sector in Abu Dhabi, chaired the Committee’s meeting today at Qasr Al Watan. During the meeting, the Committee reviewed the latest developments in Abu Dhabi’s water and electricity sectors ...

KUWAIT/WAM Dr. Omar Habtour Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, called for the need to seize the opportunities of the modern era, foremost among them artificial intelligence (AI), which has become a reality that must be embraced with a balanced vision and utilised in ways that serve humanity, nations, and religion. This came ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today offered his condolences on the passing of the mother of Mohammed Ali Afsan Al Mansouri, during a visit to the condolence majlis in Abu Dhabi. His Highness extended his heartfelt sympathies to the family of the departed, praying that God grant her eternal mercy and peace, and bring ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has reviewed progress at Zayed National Museum in preparation of its official opening this December in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District. H.H. Sheikh Khaled was briefed on the museum’s permanent galleries, which trace key milestones in ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in partnership with key Abu Dhabi entities, are organising two flagship events in London to showcase investment opportunities provided by the Emirate’s dynamic economy. The Abu Dhabi–London Business Connect, to be held on 8th October, and the Abu ...

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, today attended the closing ceremony of the 4th International Forum for Arabic Language Teachers (IFALT). The event was organised by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) in collaboration with the Sharjah Education Academy, from 4th to 6th October, at the Sharjah Council for ...

ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to congratulate the country’s teachers on World Teachers’ Day on Sunday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote: “Teachers play a pivotal role in guiding and inspiring the next generation. Their commitment to fostering curiosity, nurturing values and shaping ...

ABU DHABI/WAM In the lead up to BRIDGE Summit 2025 — the world’s largest debut gathering for media, content, and entertainment launching this December in Abu Dhabi — BRIDGE, the organiser of the event, has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Meta. The announcement was made during the visit of Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of BRIDGE, ...