RAS AL KHAIMAH/ WAM In a major milestone for Ras Al Khaimah’s commercial real estate landscape, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and Marjan have appointed global property consultancy, JLL, as the exclusive leasing advisor for RAK Central HQ, the flagship office development within the broader RAK Central masterplan. A first-of-its-kind Grade-A commercial district in the Emirate, RAK Central is ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Sergio Mattarella of Italy on the occasion of his country’s Republic 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 The Life Endowment campaign, launched by the Endowments and Minors Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) in support of chronic disease patients and People of Determination, has raised AED509 million from 93,000 contributors, two weeks after its launch. The campaign is under the slogan, With You For Life’, and aligns with the UAE Year of ...

DUBAI / WAM In line with the UAE’s ongoing efforts to enhance its position as a global hub for developing future technologies, the UAE Government has launched the Chief AI Officers’ Training Programme. Spearheaded by the Office of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, the programme is held in collaboration with the University of Birmingham in Dubai. The ...

AJMAN / WAM HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Port & Customs Ajman (DPC), and Hutchison Ports, a global port investor, developer and operator, for the expansion and development of Ajman Port’s infrastructure with a joint ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, President of the Independent State of Samoa, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour ...

DUBAI / WAM The UAE Media Council launched a comprehensive system to regulate, empower, and stimulate growth in the media sector. This initiative builds upon the transformative journey initiated with the Council’s establishment in February 2023 and the subsequent issuance of the Media Regulation Law and its Executive Regulation. The announcement was made during a press conference, held on Thursday ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in partnership with Metal Park Investment ME Ltd, announced the establishment of a dedicated Industry 4.0 Competence Centre in Abu Dhabi. The advanced technology hub will play a central role in accelerating the digitalisation of the metal manufacturing sector, supporting the emirate’s ambition to lead globally in next-generation industrial innovation. ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Airports has launched an extensive operational plan at Dubai International (DXB) to facilitate the smooth departure and return of pilgrims participating in Hajj 2025. This initiative underscores the airport’s commitment to providing a seamless and supportive airport experience during one of the busiest periods of the year. This year, approximately 3,100 pilgrims are set to depart ...

TOKYO / WAM A high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates, comprising representatives from the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, conducted an official visit to Japan to enhance bilateral cooperation in advanced radiotherapy—particularly heavy ion therapy—as well as in related regulatory, healthcare, and research practices. Led by Christer Viktorsson, Director-General of FANR, the visit ...