ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE government has issued a Federal Decree-Law amending several provisions of the Civil Procedures Code, marking another leap aimed at developing the procedural structure of the civil judiciary and improving the quality of judicial work to meet the standards of contemporary justice. The new legislation includes regulating the direct establishment of inheritance courts through a …

ABU DHABI / WAM Strategic Development Fund (SDF), an Abu Dhabi-based investment entity wholly owned by EDGE Group, announced the signing of an initial partnership and investment agreement with Machina Labs, a US-based leader in next-generation AI-driven manufacturing and robotics, following discussions finalised at the Dubai Airshow 2025. This collaboration establishes a framework to work towards creating a joint venture …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Captain Ibrahim Traore, President of Burkina Faso, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has entered into a strategic partnership with China International Capital Corporation (CICC), one of Asia’s leading investment banks, to establish an investment corridor that will accelerate two-way capital flows between Abu Dhabi and China. The partnership coincides with the launch of Abu Dhabi’s new FinTech, Insurance, Digital and …

DUBAI / WAM The First UAE–Russia Business Forum, a key event on the business agenda of both countries, opened today in Dubai. The forum, which is set to become an annual event, is organised by the Russia–UAE Business Council (RUBC) jointly with the Roscongress Foundation and with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, and Aldar have launched a landmark joint venture to expand Al Maryah Island, unlocking the next phase of growth in the international financial district and further enhancing Abu Dhabi’s global position as the Capital of Capital. With a gross development value exceeding AED60 billion, the north …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, on the passing of the mother of Prince Mishaal bin Badr bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The BRIDGE Summit 2025 serves as a dynamic platform for students to present innovative projects across the media and creative industries, powerfully illustrating the expanding role of advanced technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the sector. The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) pavilion featured contributions from students of the Faculty of Applied Media and the Faculty …

DUBAI / WAM The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), in collaboration with the Drug Information Association (DIA), Middle East and Africa Office, organised the first Clinical Research Forum in the UAE at the American University in Dubai. The forum brought together a distinguished group of representatives from regulatory authorities, academic institutions, international organisations, healthcare entities, and pharmaceutical and technology companies. A …

ABU DHABI / WAM A UAE National Taxi company specialising in autonomous mobility, Lumo, announced the launch of a premium autonomous robotaxi fleet for Abu Dhabi in partnership with Mercedes-Benz and Momenta, a world pioneer in autonomous driving AI. Powered by Momenta’s L4 autonomous driving system and built on the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, this collaboration introduces the industry’s first scalable …