Wednesday , 23 September 2026

From 132kg to a Marathon: Ilia Sheludiakov on Turning Time into an Ally

Dubai / Gulf Time At his heaviest, Ilia Sheludiakov weighed 132 kg. Today, he’s 88 kg and training for a marathon. But for this Dubai-based entrepreneur, the 44-kilogram transformation was never really about the number on the scale. It was about learning to master something far less tangible: time itself. That journey, built on discipline, consistency, and an evolving relationship …

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Abdullah bin Zayed meets German Foreign Minister, discusses enhancing strategic relations between two countries

BERLIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today in Berlin with Johann Wadephul, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. The meeting highlighted the importance of the state visit by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the friendly Federal Republic of Germany, describing …

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UAE’s ICATT RESPONSE PLUS expands critical care beyond borders

ABU DHABI/WAM Within five months of commencing its operations, ICATT RESPONSE PLUS – the specialised aeromedical venture of Response Plus Holding PJSC (ADX: RPM) has clocked close to 1,000 flying hours, supporting complex medical evacuation missions across 20 countries and five continents. Operating from Abu Dhabi, UAE-based ICATT RESPONSE PLUS provides international aeromedical support for patients requiring complex or time-critical …

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UAE and German Presidents discuss strengthening longstanding ties during state visit

BERLIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, today discussed ways to build on the longstanding ties between the UAE and Germany, in support of their shared interests and strategic partnership. The discussions took place during a meeting between the two leaders at Villa Borsig …

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UAE President and German Chancellor discuss strengthening strategic partnership during His Highness’ state visit to Germany

BERLIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, today discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation across key economic, technological and cultural fields in support of the strategic partnership between the two countries. The meeting at Berlin’s Federal Chancellery took place as part of His Highness’ state …

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UAE announces plans to invest 40 billion euros in Germany to strengthen long-term economic partnership

BERLIN/WAM The UAE has announced plans to invest 40 billion euros in Germany across a number of sectors that represent strategic and development priorities for both countries. These include industry, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and energy. The announcement builds on the growing momentum in UAE-Germany relations and coincides with the state visit of UAE President His Highness Sheikh …

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Discover Culture, Creativity and Heritage at Al Ain Museum This September

AL AIN/GULF TIME Al Ain Museum is presenting a varied programme of cultural and educational activities this September, bringing together expert-led talks, creative workshops and back-to-school experiences inspired by Emirati heritage. Highlights include Museum Talks exploring the archaeology and ancient history of Al Ain and the UAE, alongside interactive activities that encourage visitors to engage with traditional materials, motifs and …

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Mubadala strengthens global presence in China with investment in Luckin Coffee

ABU DHABI / BEIJING / WAM Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), an Abu Dhabi-based global investor, today announced that it has agreed to make a significant minority investment in “Luckin Coffee”, alongside Centurium Capital (Centurium), the Company’s controlling shareholder, in a transaction with an aggregate value of approximately US$1 billion. The investment comes as China’s coffee market continues to expand, with …

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