ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has granted a licence to the Foster Families Association as a public benefit organisation in the emirate. The association will operate as a community-driven entity dedicated to promoting a culture of family fostering and providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for children in care, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE air defences on 31st March 2026 engaged eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 36 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 433 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 1,977 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces …

DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the commencement of commercial operations of the autonomous taxi service in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, in partnership with Apollo Go and WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technologies. WeRide vehicles are made available to the public through the Uber app, while Tawasul Transport is …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank PJSC approved, during its annual general assembly held, a capital increase through a strategic rights issue aimed at raising total proceeds of up to AED2.59 billion. This initiative marks a significant step in accelerating the bank’s strong organic growth and delivering long-term intrinsic value to shareholders. The rights issue offers shareholders an opportunity to …

YAOUNDÉ / WAM The UAE participated in the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), held in the capital of Cameroon, Yaoundé. The UAE delegation was led by Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, and included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Trade, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Central Bank of the …

ABU DHABI / WAM Marking its 10th year of operations, ADGM, Abu Dhabi’s International Financial Centre (IFC), delivered another year of solid growth and strategic milestones, reinforcing its role in advancing Abu Dhabi’s status as the ‘Capital of Capital’. Building on the strong momentum of recent years, ADGM continued to attract substantial international capital, world-class talent and leading institutions to …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree regarding the establishment of the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Complex. According to the decree, a specialised institution in space science and astronomy will be established in the Emirate of Sharjah under the name “Sharjah Space and …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 13 cycling tracks as part of a master plan encompassing 15 tracks across various areas of the emirate, with a total length of 162 km. The project provides an integrated cycling network linking existing tracks from Al Khawaneej to Al Mamzar Beach, from Al Warqa’a to Saih Al Salam, …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE UAE beekeepers have won 29 prestigious awards at the Paris International Honey Awards 2026 (PIHA), including 21 Gold medals, 6 Silver medals, and 2 Platinum awards— reflecting the exceptional performance of beekeepers from across the country. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) achieved a qualitative milestone, securing two Gold medals and …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Airports has demonstrated resilience, ensuring business continuity across all five airports in the emirate following the recent temporary disruption to UAE airspace. At the forefront of this effort was Zayed International Airport (AUH), where operations teams worked around the clock in close coordination and alignment with the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management …