DUBAI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday met with His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, who is in the UAE on a working visit to attend the World Governments Summit 2026. His Highness the Kuwaiti Prime Minister conveyed to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates Post, in collaboration with the Emirates Philatelic Association, unveiled a series of four commemorative stamp issues, coinciding with the opening of the Dubai 2026 World Stamp Exhibition. The initiative reflects Emirates Post’s commitment to promoting knowledge-based specialist hobbies, strengthening the UAE’s presence on the global exhibition map and highlighting the postage stamp as a cultural record …

ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company have announced the completion of a strategic joint venture to create a premier retail platform that will anchor the next phase of Abu Dhabi’s evolution as a global destination for curated luxury retail experiences. The new platform, which will be managed by Aldar, consolidates landmark retail destinations in Abu Dhabi. Aldar …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, held talks on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and explore ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the fields of the economy, investment, advanced technology, and artificial intelligence. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, …

ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar has announced the addition of several strategic land plots across Abu Dhabi, with a combined gross development value of around AED23 billion, further strengthening its landbank and providing a pipeline for sustained long-term growth across the capital’s key development corridors. The sites span over 2.3 million sqm and will deliver approximately 3,000 new homes across …

DUBAI / WAM AmSpec Group, a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification services, has announced the opening of its new Agri & Food laboratory in Dubai, reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting the UAE’s rapidly expanding agricultural and food sectors amid growing regulatory, trade, and food safety requirements. The laboratory, located in Dubai Science Park, the region’s leading science-focused …

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is reinforcing the emirate’s status as a leading Arab hub for knowledge and publishing through its participation in the 57th Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF 2026), which runs until 3rd February. At its pavilion, the Authority is highlighting its cultural initiatives and programmes, underlining Sharjah’s sustained investment in books as a driver …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates continues its leading global role in supporting humanitarian response efforts in Sudan through the signing of a cooperation agreement between the UAE Aid Agency and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Under the agreement, the UAE will provide a grant of US$20 million to help accelerate emergency response efforts in Sudan …

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, welcomed Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Austrian Minister for European and International Affairs, and a delegation of Austrian business executives, to a business roundtable aimed at enhancing private sector collaboration between UAE and Austrian companies and driving bilateral economic relations. The meeting follows the initial UAE-Austria Business Roundtable held …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, on the passing of former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour …