ABU DHABI / WAM Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), received a copy of the credentials of Angad Singh Dhillon, Ambassador of Canada to the United Arab Emirates. Alshamsi wished the new Ambassador success in performing his duties and affirmed the UAE’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Canada in a manner that advances the …
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DUBAI / WAM DIB, the world’s leading Islamic financial group and the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has entered into a strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai to offer eligible buyers Home Financing for properties under construction within Expo City Dubai. The agreement supports DIB’s strategy to expand its Home Finance proposition through strategic partnerships with leading developers and …
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ABU DHBAI / WAM The Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Emirates Council for Balanced Development (ECBD) have announced the opening of registration for “Nawat Al Qura”, a mobile accelerator supporting UAE nationals with business ideas and small enterprises in Emirates Villages. Through a practical programme, the accelerator helps participants develop their business models, test their products and …
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DUBAI / WAM The UAE Government, in collaboration with the World Bank Group, launched the first cohort of the “Government Experience Exchange Programme for Zero Government Bureaucracy”, aimed at building government capabilities in a number of African countries, including the Republic of Benin, the Republic of Djibouti and the Republic of Rwanda. The programme introduces participating countries to the UAE’s …
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ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has issued a resolution appointing Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi as Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.
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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to the social media platform X to share a message on the occasion of World Teacher’s Day on Monday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote: “On World Teachers’ Day, I express my appreciation and gratitude to teachers across the UAE and commend their role in …
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ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has visited ADNOC’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, where he was briefed on the company’s operational performance and resilience and met with frontline employees. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Theyab was briefed on ADNOC’s operations and the efforts …
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RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM International credit ratings agency Fitch has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘A+’, reflecting an easing of direct risks associated with geopolitical challenges since April 2026, whose impact was limited to a modest delay and a marginal increase in the cost of launching a potentially transformational investment project in the Emirate. …
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai CommerCity (DCC), the region’s first free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce and a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Group, continues to strengthen its position as an integrated platform supporting the growth of the digital economy and future commerce. This comes as the free zone prepares to deliver the …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed …
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