DUBAI/WAM Members of the Maldives Executive Leadership Programme, part of the UAE-Maldives government modernisation partnership, visited the UAE to study best practices, innovative methodologies, and advancements in governance and administration that support modernisation efforts. The delegation, which included 29 ministers, deputy ministers, and senior government officials, explored the UAE’s best practices and methodologies in governance, public administration, and sustainable modernisation. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity and conveyed its sincere condolences to the Republic of Korea over the victims of the Korean Airlines plane crash, which resulted in dozens of deaths. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy with South Korea and its people, and to the families ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has significantly advanced its infrastructure sector during 2024 by launching a series of vital projects designed to meet the nation’s economic growth objectives and promoting development across various industries. Key achievements include the historic start of commercial operations for Unit 4 at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, marking its full delivery. The Barakah Plant is now ...

DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Sunday received Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Abbas Araghchi discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them to ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, over the passing of former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...

DUBAI / WAM SHUAA Capital has announced the approval of two Mandatory Convertible Bond (MCB) tranches by its Board of Directors, with a total value of up to AED425.5 million. This marks the final step in SHUAA’s capital optimisation journey, reinforcing its strategic focus on delivering value to shareholders. The issuance remains subject to approvals from shareholders and regulatory authorities. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Government has issued a Federal decree-law to regulate medical products, the pharmacy profession, and pharmaceutical establishments. The objectives include solidifying the UAE’s position as a globally trusted hub for pharmaceutical and medical industries, enhancing pharmaceutical security, and streamlining the development, approval, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of medical products, all in adherence to international standards and competitive ...

AMMAN/WAM His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan on Friday reaffirmed Jordan’s support for Syria in building a free, independent, and fully sovereign state that fulfils the aspirations of all components of the Syrian people, Petra News Agency reported. In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, His Majesty reiterated the centrality of Syria’s security ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities has signed a cooperation agreement with the Digital School to provide a flexible educational methodology through digital platforms and enhance learning opportunities to achieve sustainable development goals through artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The agreement was signed by Dr. Najla Al Naqbi, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Mohamed Bin Zayed University ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport and Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has launched MARSDNA, an innovative tool developed by Maqta Technologies Group to support maritime sector stakeholders in their work to achieve Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. This unique digital mechanism with an intuitive ...