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ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has signed a Battery Storage Service Agreement with JSC Uzenergosotish, Uzbekistan’s state-owned joint-stock company, to develop the nation’s largest standalone battery energy storage (BESS) project. The Zarafshan BESS forms the first phase of a national battery storage programme following Masdar’s December 2023 agreement with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched the sixth edition of Arab Hope Makers, the largest initiative of its kind in the Arab world, celebrating philanthropists and recognising their charitable, social, and humanitarian work to improve their communities, help those in need, and create a positive impact …

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 met with Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala, and the accompanying delegation. The two sides discussed avenues for developing bilateral cooperation in vital sectors, in line with the strategic visions of both nations …

GULF TIME Sharjah Cooperative Society has signed a cooperation agreement with Sharjah Charity International to enable customers to make direct donations through point-of-sale (POS) devices across all the Cooperative’s branches. The agreement marks a significant step toward enhancing the concept of social responsibility and broadening community participation in supporting charitable and humanitarian initiatives within the Emirate of Sharjah. This partnership …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has continued its relief efforts to support those affected by the earthquake that struck northern Afghanistan. To date, the UAE has dispatched five aircraft carrying a total of 5,400 food baskets weighing 135 tonnes to assist and support those impacted by the earthquake’s aftermath.\ The fifth plane arrived within the past 24 hours, carrying …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed a host of new partnerships with some of the UK’s leading tourism companies and online travel platforms. A total of eight sales incentive agreements were sealed at this year’s edition of the World Travel Market in London, supporting DCT Abu …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced 29 commercial deployment agreements for autonomous mobility technologies on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, held as part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW). Marking a decisive moment in global smart mobility, the landmark deals, secured by ADIO with partnerships involving K2, LODD Autonomous (LODD), Autologix, Sinaha, TractEasy, …

ABU DHABI/WAM Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, and HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, have witnessed the announcement of signing 18 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the UAE and Chad on the sidelines of the UAE–Chad Trade and Investment Forum held in Abu Dhabi. The signed MoUs …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Monday from the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The call discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in support of their mutual interests. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration and to building on …

ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE The second edition of Animenia will take place from 11 to 15 February 2026  at Manarat Al Saadiyat. The event features anime, music, food, and entertainment, and invites visitors to showcase their talent and costumes at its cosplay competition, which features a prize pool of AED400,000. The festival will celebrate the world of anime, transporting fans and gamers …