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ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) recorded significant milestones in its Essential Food Safety Training (EFST) programme during 2025, with 39,000 trainees across food establishments in the emirate completing the training. This brings the cumulative number of beneficiaries since the programme’s launch in 2008 to nearly 300,000 trained food handlers, and underscores …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defence systems on 16th March 2026 engaged six ballistic missiles and 21 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 304 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,627 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The meeting was attended by 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 …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi, has revealed its 2026 theme, To Sense is to Predict, reflecting how systems are shifting towards personalised and predictive healthcare grounded in early awareness and data-led insights. To Sense is to Predict reflects a fundamental shift in how we approach health, moving away from reactive …

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent, the Authority has announced that it has raised its contribution to reach AED150 million in support of the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative, launched under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Khalidiyah Park has reopened following major redevelopment by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), with more than 62,000 square metre site modernised to support a balanced lifestyle of exercise, leisure and socialisation. Central to the project is a 660 metre enclosed cooled walkway connecting various zones of the park, with integrated rest spots …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the “Edge of Life” campaign to rescue five million children from hunger has exceeded its target before the end of Ramadan, and concluded with a resounding success having raised over AED2.822 billion from 44,208 contributors including individuals, businesses and …

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (5) of 2026 on the Central Grievances Committee for Dubai Government employees. The Decree aims to strengthen justice, transparency, and good governance in Dubai’s government, while promoting job security and encouraging employee performance …

GULF TIME This Eid, InterContinental Abu Dhabi invites guests to pause, reconnect, and spend meaningful time with those closest to them, with a collection of special Eid experiences designed for relaxation, celebration, and togetherness. Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the five-star property provides a calm setting for a restful Eid staycation. Guests can unwind in the hotel’s recently refreshed rooms, where …

RAS Al KHAIMAH/GULF TIME As families look for meaningful ways to spend time together and reconnect with nature, Jebel Jais is introducing special complimentary experiences for visitors under 16. This aims to bring together adventure and dining at the UAE’s highest peak. From 17 to 22 March, 1484 by Puro, the UAE’s highest restaurant, is welcoming families with children under …