ABU DHABI / WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) said on Tuesday that this month’s pension payments will be disbursed on Wednesday, with funds to be deposited directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts. The total value of June’s pension payments amounts to AED834,511,656.49, compared to AED782,578,834.21 in June 2024, marking an increase of AED51,932,822. The number of beneficiaries ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, the latest developments in the Middle East and their repercussions on regional peace and security. Sheikh Abdullah and Bayramov stressed that advancing diplomacy and dialogue is ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has climbed 110 places to secure a global position of 391 in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026, earning a prestigious spot among the top 400 universities worldwide. The leap underscores ADU’s commitment to the continued delivery of globally competitive academic programmes and innovative research, reinforcing its position ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) kicked off phase 2 of its Zero Bureaucracy Programme that aims to radically restructure services by reducing the number of steps, minimising required documents and fields, and shortening the time needed to deliver the service — all to ensure customer satisfaction and exceed their expectations. The announcement was made during ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has chaired the meeting of the Ministerial Development Council at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The Council reviewed several key reports and updates on the progress of government programmes and initiatives. The meeting’s agenda included discussions ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg 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 Al Nahyan, Vice President, ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has wrapped up its latest aerial survey, covering more than 8,000 square kilometres of marine habitat. These efforts reflect the agency’s dedication to safeguarding marine species and ecosystems, further reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s status as a regional leader in marine biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship. EAD is the only ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held telephone calls with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait; His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar; and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Al Tareq Star, a leading real estate developer with a wide range of businesses and activities in Saudi Arabia, has announced strategic expansion plans in the United Arab Emirates. These plans include launching a portfolio of real estate development projects across key locations in the country. As part of this expansion, the company has officially launched its first ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it has jumped 25 places to be ranked 177th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, firmly securing a spot among the world’s top 200 universities. For eight consecutive years, Khalifa University has remained the top institution in the UAE, reinforcing its status as a national leader ...