DUBAI / WAM Emirates consolidated its position in 2025 as the world’s largest international airline after carrying 55.6 million passengers across nearly 180,580 flights, covering distances equivalent to circling the Earth more than 29,000 times, and placing orders for 73 new aircraft. In a statement, the airliner said that 2025, during which it celebrated 40 years since the launch of …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent New Year greetings for 2026 to Their Highnesses and Majesties, Presidents, Kings and Princes of countries around the world, wishing them continued health and prosperity for their nations. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Natural gas accounts for about 70 percent of Mubadala Energy’s production portfolio, the company’s Chief Operating Officer Adnan Bu Fateem said, describing 2025 as a “pivotal” year for the company’s international expansion. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Bu Fateem said the company entered the US market this year and advanced several strategic gas …
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SHARJAH /WAM HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, on Tuesday presided over a periodic meeting of the Council. The meeting was held at the Ruler’s Office and included the presence of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) has announced the programme for the ADSW Summit 2026, focused on aligning government and industry leaders, investors and innovators to deliver system-wide action and accelerate sustainable progress. Under the ADSW 2026 theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go”, the Summit will take place 13-14 January at the ADNEC Centre Abu …
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SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri decree merging Al Muntather and Mahafiz nature reserves in Sharjah. According to the Decree, two nature reserves, Al Muntather and Mahafiz, shall be merged into a single reserve under the new name “Al Muntather Nature Reserve,” with specific …
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DUBAI/WAM The winners of the 13th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Sports Award, the largest of its kind in terms of prize value and number of categories, were announced on Monday during the World Sports Summit in Dubai. The summit, organised by the Dubai Sports Council under the directives and patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid …
Read More »ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Comera Financial Holdings, part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, and SC Ventures, signed an MoU announcing a strategic collaboration to jointly explore new opportunities designed to strengthen the SME segment. The initiative reflects a shared vision to advance technology-driven financial solutions that align with the UAE’s economic priorities and support sustainable development across key sectors. Through this …
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SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, presided over a swearing-in ceremony for members of the Judicial Council on Monday morning at Al Badi’ Palace. The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that tomorrow’s weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a chance of convective cloud formation accompanied by rainfall over some coastal, northern and eastern areas, along with a rise in temperatures. In a statement today, NCM said winds will be moderate to fresh, becoming strong …
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