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ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Founding Honorary Patron of Abu Dhabi Festival, and H.H. Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Patron of the Abu Dhabi Festival and wife of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al …

DUBAI/WAM The streets of Dubai came alive this morning as a record-breaking 307,000 runners took part in Dubai Run, presented by Mai Dubai, reinforcing its status as the world’s largest free community run and delivering some of the most inspiring moments of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2025. From early morning, waves of participants filled Sheikh Zayed Road in an extraordinary …

DUBAI / WAM Calidus Holding Group, one of the leading defence and manufacturing companies, and 3ME Technology, Australia’s advanced systems integrator, have announced the signing of a teaming agreement aimed at developing hybrid solutions for Calidus’ defence vehicles across the region. The agreement was signed by Dr Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, Managing Director and CEO of Calidus Holding Group, and Justin …

DUBAI/WAM The Supreme Committee for Development of Hatta, chaired by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, has completed a suite of development projects in the area. The works include the construction of the Hatta Dam Amphitheatre, a fully serviced school, and the prototype housing unit …

DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved Law No. 15 of 2025 regarding the Government of Dubai’s general budget cycle for the fiscal years 2026-2028, and the Dubai Government’s general budget for the fiscal year 2026. The three-year budget cycle for …

AL ARISH/WAM The 249th convoy of UAE humanitarian aid arrived in the Gaza Strip, as part of the “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” to support Palestinian brothers. The convoy carried more than 195 tonnes of shelter materials and supplies. The convoy comes as an extension of the UAE’s steadfast commitment to alleviating the suffering of Gaza’s residents and reaffirms its unwavering …

DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, chaired the Council’s second meeting. During the meeting, HH Sheikh Hamdan reviewed the new strategic approach for the space sector built around three main objectives: positioning the UAE as a hub …

DUBAI / WAM Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has announced the development of a VVIP terminal and private jet hangar in partnership with Falcon Executive Aviation, part of Alex Group Investment, in a move aimed at positioning the emirate as a global entertainment and tourism hub and opening a new gateway for high-profile travellers to the Northern Emirates. The announcement …

DUBAI/WAM Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Airbus, the global aerospace leader, to manufacture the Ailerons for the Airbus A320 models. The signing of the MoA represents a major milestone for Strata, underscoring its continued commitment to advancing strategic partnerships within the aerospace …

DUBAI/WAM Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun), the national authority mandated to enable, regulate, and sustain the UAE’s defence and security industrial ecosystem, announced the signing of seven new contracts on behalf of the Ministry of Defence during the fourth day of the Dubai Airshow 2025, with a total value of AED 6.427 billion. Over the first four days of …