ABU DHABI/WAM The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has reported that Abu Dhabi’s economy expanded by 7.7 percent in the third quarter of 2025 (July to September) compared to the same period in 2024, reaching its highest quarterly value on record at AED325.7 billion. The non-oil economy recorded solid growth of 7.6 percent year-on-year, reflecting sustained momentum across a …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s industrial exports reached a record value of AED262 billion in 2025 for the first time, recording 25% growth compared to 2024 and more than doubling since the establishment of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in 2020. This achievement reflects the effectiveness of the industrial policies adopted by the Ministry to enhance the competitiveness of …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decision to reconstitute the Board of Trustees of the National Human Rights Institution. Under the decision, the Board will be chaired by His Excellency Dr Salem Suhail Saeed Al Neyadi, with membership comprising Dr Fatima Khalifa Al Kaabi, Maryam Mohammed Al Ahmadi, Engineer …
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ABU DHABI / WAM) H.H. Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nayhan have attended a reception hosted by Mohamed Ali Mohamed Heyai Al Qubaisi, for the marriage of his son, Ali, to the daughter of Mohammed Ateeq Sultan Zayed …
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DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today opened the World Health Expo Dubai 2026 (WHX), the leading global healthcare event, being held for the first time at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, from 9th to 12th February 2026. The event is organised under the theme …
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AL WATHBA/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited poet Saif Salem Ghanem Al Mansouri at his home in the Al Wathba area of Abu Dhabi. He was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region. During the visit, His Highness engaged in cordial conversation with Al …
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DUBAI / WAM TRENDS Research & Advisory announced the launch of the Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Interfaith Dialogue Alliance (AI4ID), alongside the unveiling of the Muslim Brotherhood International Power Index (MBIPI) 2025. The announcement was made during a high-level international dialogue session held in person and remotely, with the participation of a select group of researchers, experts, and international academic institutions. The …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival commences today. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the festival will run until 11th February at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The festival …
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SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition “ACRES 2026”, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, and Leader Events Management, concluded at Expo Centre Sharjah with real estate transactions exceeding AED5 billion, recording a 17 percent increase compared to last year. The Sharjah Executive Council’s decision to reduce real estate registration fees for …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Preparations and loading operations began on Sunday for the Umm Al Emarat humanitarian vessel, as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the people of the Gaza Strip. This step comes within the framework of the UAE’s leading humanitarian efforts to strengthen the urgent humanitarian response, alleviate the suffering of those affected, …
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