DUBAI/WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, senior decision-makers and industry leaders from across aviation, space, and defence convened in Dubai to outline the strategic priorities, innovations, and collaborations shaping Dubai Airshow 2025. The discussions took place at a press conference featuring Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the financial engine of the UAE’s economic diversification efforts, launched a series of financing solutions and support initiatives for startups and mSMEs, as part of “The Emirates: Startup Capital of the World” national campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to strengthen ...

DUBAI / WAM The Organising Committee of AIM Congress, the world’s leading investment platform, has announced the launch of its 15th edition from 13th to 15th April, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Held under the theme “Reshaping Global Prosperity: Unlocking New Investment Pathways Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Future,” the event will focus on strategies to navigate major ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The first Legislative Parliamentary Forum, organised by the Federal National Council (FNC), will begin tomorrow in Abu Dhabi. The forum will bring together representatives of the legislative councils of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, along with local authorities, legal and judicial bodies, academic institutions and chief executives of artificial intelligence from across the country. An ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has successfully designed, built, and test-fired the UAE’s first liquid rocket engine – a milestone that cements the nation’s growing sovereign space capabilities. Liquid rocket engines are at the heart of modern space exploration. They form the foundation for ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has directed the traditional wild hunting season (falconry) in Abu Dhabi, to be extended from 20 October, 2025 until 5 February, 2026, pursuant to ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Water and Electricity Sector in Abu Dhabi, chaired the Committee’s meeting today at Qasr Al Watan. During the meeting, the Committee reviewed the latest developments in Abu Dhabi’s water and electricity sectors ...

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, today attended the closing ceremony of the 4th International Forum for Arabic Language Teachers (IFALT). The event was organised by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) in collaboration with the Sharjah Education Academy, from 4th to 6th October, at the Sharjah Council for ...

AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has offered condolences on the passing of Saif Rashid Saif Al Nayli and Mohamed bin Faleh Balhoudi Al Shamsi. H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed visited the mourning majlis at Majlis Zakher in Al Ain Region, ...

MONTREAL / WAM The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has unveiled several innovative projects within its Artificial Intelligence Lab at the UAE Pavilion during the exhibition accompanying the ICAO 42nd Assembly in Montreal. The projects leverage artificial intelligence to enhance civil aviation services and improve operational efficiency across the Authority. The projects were launched in the presence of Abdulla bin ...