ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Biobank, a strategic initiative between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and M42, announced a strategic partnership with Human Life CORD Japan Inc (HLC), to localise the development and clinical application of umbilical cord–derived stem cell therapies in Abu Dhabi. This step represents a significant milestone in expanding access to stem cell therapies …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). During the tour, His Highness reviewed the latest innovations, products, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and readiness of national industries across a range of …

ABU DHABI / WAM EDGE has signed a Global Air Carrier Services Agreement with Etihad Airways at Make it in the Emirates (MIITE 2026), consolidating its airfreight operations under the UAE’s national carrier. Under the agreement, EDGE will procure airfreight services through Etihad Airways’ cargo operations for shipments on behalf of itself and its growing portfolio of 35 entities. The …

ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has entered into a strategic Collaboration Framework Agreement (CFA) with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader. The agreement establishes a roadmap for the accelerated deployment of utility-scale renewable energy projects, to diversify the UAE’s energy mix and strengthen security of supply, and power …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during which he condemned the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in the UAE, noting that they …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, condemning the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani noted that the attacks constitute a …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Family Business Council (ADFBC) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC (ADIB) to establish a structured framework for the delivery of premium, Shari’a-compliant banking services to ADFBC members. The agreement will see ADIB extend its full spectrum of Private and Priority Banking services, including dedicated …

ABU DHABI / WAM RAK Ceramics announced its participation in the 5th edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026, taking place from 4th to 7th May at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Through its participation, the company is showcasing its latest innovations and reinforce its commitment to advancing the UAE’s industrial ecosystem. The company is presenting a range …

ROME / WAM The UAE welcomed the decision adopted by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Council, at a Special Session of the Council, as part of a UAE-led initiative, together with GCC Member States and partners, which included a condemnation of Iran’s actions that jeopardise food security. The decision addresses the implications for global food security and agriculture arising …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB) continued to sustain global connectivity through a period of regional disruption that significantly constrained airspace capacity and flight schedules across a critical aviation corridor. With airspace within the UAE now fully restored, Dubai Airports is moving decisively to scale up operations, increasing flight movements in line with available regional routing capacity. Since the situation …