DUBAI / WAM Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has announced that it will be launching dedicated weekly freighter flights on its Boeing 777F aircraft to Almaty International Airport, Kazakhstan, commencing 16th June 2026. Almaty is Emirates SkyCargo’s first destination in Central Asia and the new weekly cargo flights from Dubai will help open a new trade corridor integrating …
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ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his victory in the parliamentary elections as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …
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Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Airways is to double its flights between Abu Dhabi and Kabul from 15th July 2026, with the route’s rapid growth since launch prompting the airline to add a second daily service in each direction. Kabul joined the Etihad network in March 2026, initially operating four times weekly. Demand has significantly exceeded expectations, with strong take-up …
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DUBAI / WAM Emirates and Real Madrid CF have renewed their partnership, extending one of the highest profile sponsorships in football through to 2031, and cementing a relationship that will span close to two decades. Emirates has been a proud partner of Real Madrid since 2011, with the relationship deepening further in 2013 when the airline became the club’s official …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Yas Island Abu Dhabi has announced the return of its Grand Prix Package for 2026, offering motorsport fans the opportunity to enjoy four days of racing action combined with stays at participating Yas Island Hotels and Yas Neighbour Hotels. The package offers guests the chance to experience the excitement of the on-track action, attend the iconic …
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ABUJA / WAM Salem Saeed AlShamsi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, presented his credentials to Dr Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the organization. During the meeting following the credentials ceremony, the two sides …
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in collaboration with IBM Institute for Business Value, has launched a new global study examining the growing importance of artificial intelligence governance and its role in enabling institutions to scale AI adoption with confidence, resilience, and long-term impact. The study titled ‘Orchestrating AI at scale for sovereignty and resilience’ highlights the UAE’s strong …
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DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the reconstitution of the board of directors of Emirates Health Services, chaired by Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh. The new board of directors includes Dr. Yousif Mohammed Al Serkal, Director-General of Emirates Health Services, as …
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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE PureHealth has marked a significant milestone in the development of Abu Dhabi’s first dedicated women’s and children’s medical city with the ceremony for the SEHA New Corniche Hospital for women and newborns, where construction is already underway. The SEHA New Corniche Hospital will be a core component of the specialised medical city dedicated to …
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ABU DHABI /WAM The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has kicked off implementation of one of its Sixth Cycle research projects through its Australia Roadshow, bringing together researchers, university leadership and scientific experts to support project delivery and strengthen international collaboration in rain enhancement science. The roadshow commenced in Melbourne, Australia, with the technical kick-off of the …
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