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ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has received Santiago Peña, President of the Republic of Paraguay, at Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi as part of an official visit to the UAE. H.H. held a meeting with President of Paraguay, during ...

MUSCAT / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, met with His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting, held as part of Sheikh Hamdan’s official visit to Oman leading ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Santiago Peña, President of the Republic of Paraguay, today explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation to support the two countries’ shared vision for sustainable development and prosperity. In a meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi during President Peña’s official visit to the UAE, ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM MT Group today announced the launch of phase 2 of its supply chain expansion in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the Emirate’s advanced manufacturing objectives. The launch includes the establishment of a large-scale valve manufacturing facility and a forging unit, both under MT Group subsidiaries MT OKAY and MT YINGLIU. Following the successful commissioning of ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has partnered with Etihad Airways to support the National Scholarship Programme. Together, they will offer scholarships in priority fields, providing students with a fast track to careers at one of the nation’s leading aviation companies. This collaboration is another step forward in MoHESR’s ongoing efforts to enhance scholarship ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Cultural Foundation, a cultural centre under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is shining a spotlight on local talent with ‘Maitha Abdalla: Between Metamorphosis and Reality’, an ongoing solo exhibition by Emirati multidisciplinary artist, Maitha Abdalla. On display until 30 August 2025, the exhibition invites visitors into a world where fantasy ...

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 visited Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council and Head of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, at his residence in Abu Dhabi. Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah welcomed H.H. Sheikh Khaled ...

SHARJAH / GULF TIME Panos Melekkis, a name synonymous with bespoke luxury and timeless artistry, is set to illuminate the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show at the Sharjah Expo Centre from May 28 to June 1, unveiling two captivating new collections – The Geo Collection and The Candy Collection. Known for his masterful approach to jewellery design and a ...

OSAKA / WAM The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition has announced that the number of visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan reached five million on Monday. During a ceremony to mark the achievement Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary-General of the Association, stated that the number of visitors to the Expo had increased from four million to five million in ...

GULF TIME Burtville Developments, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, has reported significant progress on six residential projects in Abu Dhabi, with construction moving ahead of schedule. Verified data from the government-backed DARI platform shows that all six developments are on track for early or on-time completion. The projects are strategically located in Yas Bay on Yas Island ...