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ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has announced its comprehensive 2030 Strategy. Guided by a set of strategic pillars, the strategy seeks to maximise development impact and effectiveness by fostering sustainable global economic growth and delivering development-focused aid and investments. It also aims to strengthen the national economy through export financing, broaden access to international markets for UAE …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held a phone call on Monday to discuss cooperation between the UAE and the European Union, as well as ways to advance ties in support of shared interests. The call addressed the formal launch of negotiations …

NICOSIA/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, held discussions on Sunday focused on enhancing cooperation as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. During talks at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia – held during His Highness’ official visit to Cyprus – President …

ABU DHABI/WAM The inaugural BRIDGE Summit has reinforced the United Arab Emirates’ position as a global hub for media and content industries, emerging as an international platform that integrates media, economy and investment, while delivering a direct impact that supports economic diversification and enhances the UAE’s attractiveness to global capital. Hosted in Abu Dhabi, the Summit represented an advanced model …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Municipality has announced the outcomes of the first 100 days of the Urban Think Tank and Design Lab, marking its transformation into an active co-design platform that translates future visions and strategic priorities into practical urban and experimental projects. The announcement was made during a dedicated event organised by the municipality that was attended by senior government officials, …

SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has received the prestigious “Client Excellence Award” from Deutsche Bank in recognition of its outstanding performance in straight-through processing (STP) of payment transactions. The bank achieved an impressive 99% success rate in euro transfers and 98% in US dollar transfers for 2024, reflecting a high level of accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in processing corporate and …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the UAE and the …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced its Winter Camps, taking place this December across its cultural and heritage sites. A month of creative learning awaits children aged 4 to 14, with a programme offering cultural and artistic activities that nurture creativity in line with the Authority’s vision of inspiring young minds. Al Shindagha …

DUBAI / WAM Under the directives and patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, and under the supervision of the Supreme Committee to Oversee the Development of Hatta, Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, announced the launch of …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! Mark your advent calendars on 01 December, as Winter Wonderland in Ski Dubai officially opens to the public and advance tickets in Snow Abu Dhabi go live on the same day. Across both cities, Winter Wonderland is the only place where guests can experience the magic …