ABU DHABI / WAM Participants from the third cohort of the Nafis Leadership Programme, organised by the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) in partnership with the UAE Government Leaders Programme, will conclude a knowledge exchange and field study visit in the brotherly Republic of Korea on Friday. The visit, a part of the training curriculum of the Nafis Leadership Programme, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Registration Authority (RA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has announced updates to its Commercial Permits framework through new regulations and comprehensive guidance for sales and promotions, reinforcing its commitment to a transparent, efficient and business-friendly regulatory environment for entities operating within its jurisdiction. The updated framework introduces a dedicated and streamlined …

SHARJAH / WAM United Arab Bank P.J.S.C. (UAB) reported its financial results for the six months ending 30th June 2026, earning a net profit of AED201 million. The results are underpinned by 13% year-on-year growth in total operating income, reflecting the Bank’s disciplined execution of its strategy, strong asset growth, and prudent risk management amid global market volatility and regional …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the National Programme for Developing the Statistics System in the UAE. This strategic initiative embodies the UAE’s commitment to enhancing the quality of official economic statistics, keeping pace with rapid transformations of the economy, and consolidating the UAE’s standing …

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has launched the Tabby service, enabling customers to pay fees and fines owed to the ministry in instalments over a period of 4 to 12 months, with a maximum of AED20,000 per transaction. The service provides customers with greater flexibility in meeting their financial obligations through a simple and …

FARNBOROUGH / WAM Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), a wholly owned company of Mubadala Investment Company, and Embraer, a leading global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen collaboration in advanced aerospace manufacturing during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The MoA establishes a framework for evaluating the potential supply of advanced composite aerostructures by …

DUBAI / WAM flydubai has celebrated the launch of its daily non-stop service to Aleppo International Airport (ALP), marking its second destination in Syria, alongside Damascus. The inaugural flight departed from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB) on 20th July and was greeted with a ceremonial water cannon salute and an official reception hosted by local authorities upon landing. The …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty …

BOCA CHICA / WAM DP World, through Air Cargo Hub Punta Cana, joined forces with UniWorld Air Cargo, Grupo Velutini and Athiopica to deliver more than 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to communities affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The collaborative effort demonstrates how integrated logistics capabilities can support rapid emergency response. It is part of DP World’s broader …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Philippe of Belgium on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, …