ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg 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, ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has wrapped up its latest aerial survey, covering more than 8,000 square kilometres of marine habitat. These efforts reflect the agency’s dedication to safeguarding marine species and ecosystems, further reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s status as a regional leader in marine biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship. EAD is the only ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held telephone calls with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait; His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar; and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Al Tareq Star, a leading real estate developer with a wide range of businesses and activities in Saudi Arabia, has announced strategic expansion plans in the United Arab Emirates. These plans include launching a portfolio of real estate development projects across key locations in the country. As part of this expansion, the company has officially launched its first ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it has jumped 25 places to be ranked 177th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, firmly securing a spot among the world’s top 200 universities. For eight consecutive years, Khalifa University has remained the top institution in the UAE, reinforcing its status as a national leader ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, today announced the commercial availability of Thuraya Mobile Broadband Hotspot (Thuraya MBH). This lightweight, secure, and affordable broadband terminal is designed to extend critical communications to users on the move in remote environments. As demand for seamless, reliable connectivity accelerates, areas across land and sea remain outside the coverage of ...

MEXICO CITY / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday met with Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, in Mexico City, marking the start of his working visit to the country. During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and the Mexican Foreign Secretary reviewed the distinguished ...

DUBAI / WAM The Digital Wellbeing Council, chaired by HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, has announced the launch of a new feature by Meta to protect teenagers from inappropriate or unwanted content—the first of its kind in the region. The initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to building a ...

BEIJING / WAM The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is participating in the 31st Beijing International Book Fair, taking place at the China National Convention Centre from 18th to 22nd June. The UAE’s distinguished presence features a national pavilion, reflecting the richness and diversity of the country’s cultural scene. The pavilion is organised by the UAE Embassy in Beijing, with the ...

WASHINGTON / WAM Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, and Executive Chairman of XRG, today called for energy, technology, finance and policy sectors to work in sync to meet the once-in-a-generation investment opportunity of artificial intelligence (AI). Delivering a keynote address in Washington DC at the ninth ...