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ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates joins the world in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, observed annually on 5th October, in appreciation of teachers’ vital role in fostering innovation, creativity, and social development, and in shaping the future. Teachers in the UAE enjoy great respect and appreciation, in recognition of their contribution to building an educated, conscious generation that embodies the ...

RIO DE JANEIRO/WAM The Zayed Charity Run concluded its second stop of the 2025–2026 season today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, drawing more than 3,000 runners from across the world, including over 200 UAE participants, in a vibrant atmosphere that celebrated the spirit of giving, unity, and compassion embodied by this global initiative. In its first appearance in South America, ...

AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has offered condolences on the passing of Saif Rashid Saif Al Nayli and Mohamed bin Faleh Balhoudi Al Shamsi. H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed visited the mourning majlis at Majlis Zakher in Al Ain Region, ...

MONTREAL / WAM The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has unveiled several innovative projects within its Artificial Intelligence Lab at the UAE Pavilion during the exhibition accompanying the ICAO 42nd Assembly in Montreal. The projects leverage artificial intelligence to enhance civil aviation services and improve operational efficiency across the Authority. The projects were launched in the presence of Abdulla bin ...

PARIS / WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, discussed in Paris with Eric Lombard, French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, and Nathalie Delattre, Minister Delegate for Tourism, ways to enhance the economic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and France. The talks focused on expanding areas of economic and ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has explored prospects for joint trade and investment opportunities with public and private sector stakeholders during a series of meetings in Ireland, with the goal of strengthening economic partnerships with the Irish business community and opening new avenues for growth and cooperation across strategic sectors. The meetings were held during an official trade mission to ...

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (14) of 2025 regulating the professional practice of engineering consultancy offices in the Emirate of Dubai. The law seeks to advance Dubai’s engineering consultancy sector, regulate its practices according to ...

AL DHAFRA/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has received citizens at Al Dhannah Palace and honoured donors and partners from Al Dhafra Region who have supported Emirates Red Crescent’s humanitarian and community initiatives, praising their efforts in promoting values of generosity and solidarity in the community. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed noted ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME The seventh edition of Dubai Home Festival, the largest event of its kind in the UAE and the wider region, will take place from October 3 to 16, 2025. The festival has become a premier destination for residents and visitors seeking to refresh their homes and interior spaces, offering access to the latest design trends and exclusive promotions ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks today with His Excellency Salem Saleh bin Braik, Prime Minister of the Republic of Yemen, to review the close ties between the two countries and ways to strengthen cooperation in support of their shared interests. The discussions also covered a number of issues of mutual concern. ...