ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement (MoA) marking the beginning of a landmark collaboration in Antarctic scientific research. The agreement underscores the nations’ shared commitment to environmental conservation in Antarctica. The MoA between the Emirates Polar Programme and Antarctica New Zealand was formalised during an official signing ceremony. The key ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in Abu Dhabi today. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed bilateral relations between their countries and ways to strengthen them ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the passing of Princess Alanoud bint Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud bin Faisal Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, ...

ASHGABAT/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met today in the Turkmen capital, Ashgabat, with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of the Republic of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed the greetings of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2025 spotlighted cutting-edge AI-driven technologies redefining modern warfare. Defence firms unveiled advanced systems designed to enhance targeting precision and communication efficiency, equipping armed forces with smarter tools to address evolving challenges. Peter Ayre, Vice President of Business Development EMEA at Genasys, introduced LRAD, a next-generation long-range audible device capable of transmitting ...

SHANGHAI / WAM Abu Dhabi is emerging as a global hub for industry and innovation, driven by rapid economic expansion and strategic investments that experts have titled it ‘The Falcon Economy’, said Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Shanghai, China. Speaking under the theme “Invest ...

WARSAW / WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led a UAE delegation to Warsaw, Poland, this week, where he met senior government officials to unlock new pathways for enhanced trade and economic cooperation between the two nations. The meetings follow an official visit to the UAE last week by Poland’s President, Andrzej Duda, ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai’s Museum of the Future, a beacon of innovation and future foresight, announced its participation in South by Southwest (SXSW), the world’s leading event for technology, innovation, and art, held in Austin, Texas from 7th to 15th March 2025. Over the course of five days, the museum will showcase Dubai’s forward-looking vision for technology, foresight and culture by hosting ...

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, today visited the 31st edition of the Dubai International Boat Show, being organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) at Dubai Harbour until 23 February. This edition ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) today announced that it has opened registration for its Q1 2025 Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) auction. The auction is scheduled to close on 14th March 2025. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s Year of Community 2025 goals, which strive to unlock the potential of individuals, families, and organisations to ensure ...