DUBAI /WAM DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, has recorded 33 percent growth in its business volume in 2025, having organised, managed, and delivered services to 442 events. These included 84 exhibitions, 16 conferences, 26 entertainment, sports, and music events, three fashion shows, six corporate events, and 13 graduation ceremonies, in addition …

ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Development Bank (EDB) on Monday announced a landmark strategic milestone, recording AED1 billion in monthly financing approvals. This scale of capital deployment reinforces the UAE’s position as a global economic safe haven. While international markets navigate shifting trade dynamics and geopolitical complexities, EDB is actively executing a long-term vision to guarantee the nation’s economic resilience. …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADGM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Futian District People’s Government of Shenzhen, marking a significant step in strengthening economic and financial cooperation between Abu Dhabi and one of China’s leading financial and innovation hubs. The partnership establishes a framework to enhance collaboration across a range of priority sectors, including financial services, innovation, …

ISTANBUL / WAM The General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has adopted a proposal submitted by the UAE, presented by the Federal National Council (FNC) delegation, to issue a resolution on the role of parliaments in safeguarding international navigation and global economic stability, to enhance maritime security and protect critical infrastructure during conflicts. During the 152nd IPU Assembly held …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE State Security Department (SSD) has announced the dismantling of a terrorist organisation and the arrest of its members for involvement in covert activities aimed at undermining national unity and destabilising the country through plans to carry out systematic terrorist and sabotage operations on UAE soil. Investigations revealed links between the organisation and Iran’s “Wilayat …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the swearing-in of a number of newly appointed UAE ambassadors. During the ceremony, His Highness wished the ambassadors success in carrying out their duties and in strengthening bilateral relations in line with the UAE’s approach to building constructive partnerships that support mutual interests and contribute …

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) approved the 2026 draft law regulating the University of Arts, after incorporating several amendments. The draft law was discussed during the Council’s fourteenth session, held as part of its third regular session of the eleventh legislative term, at its headquarters in Sharjah. The session was chaired by Halima Humaid Al Owais, Chair …

ISTANBUL / WAM Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Alexander Radwan, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on European Affairs of the German Bundestag and head of the German delegation, on the sidelines of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), held in Istanbul. The two sides reviewed developments in …

MILAN / WAM The ninth edition of the International Festival of the Arabic Language and Culture concluded in Milan, examining the role of Arabic in shaping European literature. Held under the patronage of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), in collaboration with the Arabic Cultural Institute and the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, the festival ran under the theme “The …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME In celebration of unity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the UAE community, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in partnership with Zayed Charity Run, invites everyone across the nation to take part in a special 5K community run on Saturday, 18 April 2026. Titled Run for the Nation, this free, open-to-all event will begin at 8:00AM …