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February 18, 2026 10:54 AM

Gulf countries begin Ramadan as Saudi Arabia confirms moon sighting

Gulf countries commenced the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday after crescent moon sighting committees in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates confirmed the start of Ramadan 1447 AH on Tuesday evening. Authorities in Qatar and Kuwait also announced February 18 as the first day of fasting, aligning with astronomical calculations. In a statement, the UAE Presidential Court said the decision followed confirmation by the Moon Sighting Committee, convened in Abu Dhabi under the UAE Council for...

February 18, 2026 10:26 PM

Third international AYUSH conference concludes in Dubai with call for global healthcare integration

The third international AYUSH conference and expo concluded at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing over 1,500 delegates and nearly 20,000 visitors from 30 countries for three days of scientific sessions, policy dialogue and cultural programmes. The biennial event, following editions in 2017 and 2024, was organised by the Science India Forum and the World Ayurveda Foundation with support from India’s ministry of AYUSH and the Indian missions in the UAE. The valedictory session was attended b...

February 17, 2026 6:07 PM

BAPS Hindu Mandir marked second anniversary with message of harmony

The BAPS Hindu Mandir marked its second anniversary on February 14, drawing more than 8,000 devotees and over 1,500 participants to a special "Mandir Talks at 2" assembly in the UAE capital. Held under the theme "Mandir: Our Family, Our Future", the event brought together community leaders, diplomats, families and children to reflect on the temple's role in promoting peace, values and harmony in the country. Organisers said the mandir has welcomed four million visitors from more than 100 countri...

February 14, 2026 9:43 AM

BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi completes two years

The BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi marks its second anniversary on February 14, two years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the landmark and opened it to the public. The first traditional stone temple in West Asia, it has become a significant space for worship, cultural exchange and community gatherings since opening in 2024. Built entirely of stone without steel in its superstructure, it was constructed using traditional Hindu architectural methods with hand-carved pink sandstone ...

February 3, 2026 6:27 PM

World Government Summit: IMF’s Georgieva says global economy resilient

The World Government Summit 2026 has opened in Dubai under the theme Shaping Future Governments, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and business executives to examine how innovation, sustainability and technology are reshaping public policy. Discussions at the summit are focused on strengthening government policies and boosting international cooperation to tackle economic, social and technological challenges. The programme includes more than 445 sessions featuring over 450 global fi...

February 2, 2026 6:49 PM

Abu Dhabi Indian School begins golden jubilee celebrations

Abu Dhabi Indian School, one of the oldest Indian educational institutions in the UAE, launched its golden jubilee celebrations with an inaugural ceremony at its campus, marking 50 years since its establishment. The year-long golden jubilee celebrations were inaugurated by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, UAE in the presence of Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of Abu Dhabi Indian School, along with members of the school management, dignitaries, parents, alumni ...

February 2, 2026 12:57 PM

UAE signs agreement with WFP to support humanitarian aid in Sudan

The United Arab Emirates has signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme to support emergency humanitarian efforts in Sudan, including food assistance for conflict-affected populations. Under the agreement, signed between the UAE Aid Agency and the WFP, the UAE will provide a grant of $ 20 million to accelerate emergency food relief and address urgent food security needs, particularly among displaced people and vulnerable communities. The signing took place in th...

January 29, 2026 1:30 PM

India, UAE to Co-Chair 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi

India is set to host the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM) in New Delhi on January 31, reviving a high-level diplomatic dialogue with the Arab world after a gap of nearly a decade, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. India and the United Arab Emirates will co-chair the meeting, which will bring together foreign ministers and senior representatives from member states of the League of Arab States (LAS), along with the Secretary-General of the Arab Le...

January 23, 2026 4:26 PM

UAE to host Global Future Councils meetings for next five years

The UAE and the World Economic Forum have agreed to host the annual meetings of the Global Future Councils in Dubai for the next five years, marking a new phase in their strategic knowledge partnership. The agreement was formalised through a memorandum of understanding signed during the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, attended by global leaders, policymakers and experts. The move underscores a shared commitment to strengthening international cooperation, addressing socio-econo...

January 22, 2026 10:28 PM

Dubai to host international conference on Green AI

The first international conference on Green AI will be held on January 24 and 25 at the Dubai Police Academy. The event is organised by the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment in collaboration with Dubai Police Academy and Curtin University Dubai, and is themed “Harnessing AI applications for environmental sustainability.” The conference aims to strengthen the role of modern technologies in addressing environmental challenges and to explore the future use of artificial intell...