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SHARM EL SHEIKH/WAM On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, arrived in the Arab Republic of Egypt to lead the UAE delegation participating in the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit, held in the city of Sharm …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, held a phone call to discuss bilateral cooperation and mutually beneficial opportunities to strengthen ties, particularly in economic and development-focused sectors. The two leaders also discussed regional and international issues of shared concern, including developments in the …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC’s inaugural Investor Majlis in Abu Dhabi drew more than 500 global investors and analysts, marking a new chapter in the Group’s – and its listed companies’ – ambitious growth journey. The event underscored ADNOC’s growth strategy, commitment to transparency, and the strength and resilience of its six listed companies, prompting leading international banks to issue multiple price …

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, expressing his sincere sympathy and condolences over the death of several diplomats from the Qatari delegation in Sharm el-Sheikh, Arab Republic of Egypt.

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the eighth and concluding round of the second Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. His Highness awarded the winners in both the Gi and …

DUBAI/WAM Organised by the UAE Government in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Annual Meetings of the Global Future Councils and Cybersecurity 2025 are gearing up to launch on Tuesday in Dubai, where they will run until 16th October. With more than 700 experts and specialists joining from 93 countries, the meetings offer an exceptional space to foster …

SHARJAH / WAM The University of Sharjah (UoS) has marked a significant academic achievement in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by making remarkable strides in research quality and international outlook. UoS secured the third position globally in the international outlook metric and climbed to 47th place worldwide in research quality, improving considerably from last year’s ranking. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates on Monday marks two years since the launch of its ongoing humanitarian and relief campaign for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the “Tarahum for Gaza” initiative, launched in October 2023. Over the past two years, the UAE has maintained consistent diplomatic engagement at regional and international levels, calling for a ceasefire in …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), has announced an AED1.3 billion development plan for DHCC Phase 1, reinforcing its position as an attractive destination for global healthcare investment. The first stage of this comprehensive plan will see the launch of a LEED platinum-certified office building, a purpose-built medical complex, and …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree Law establishing the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence, and a Federal Decree appointing Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, as its Chairman. Pursuant to the Decree Law, the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence is …