ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE NYU Abu Dhabi hosted its 13th Commencement ceremony at Etihad Arena for the first time, celebrating its largest graduating class since the University’s establishment in 2010. Nearly 600 undergraduate and graduate students representing more than 80 countries were honoured during the ceremony, marking another milestone in NYUAD’s continued growth and global impact. In attendance …

SHARJAH / WAM Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Keeta, the on-demand delivery platform backed by global technology leader Meituan, to accelerate the growth and market accessibility of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Dubai. The agreement aligns with the emirate’s vision to consolidate its position as a leading global hub for entrepreneurship and the digital …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) has announced that the ninth edition of the Understanding Risk Global Forum will take place from 10th to 14th May 2027 in Abu Dhabi. The event is being organised in cooperation with the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), part of the World Bank …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Government has launched a strategic knowledge partnership with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to build Agentic AI expertise across the federal government workforce. The partnership seeks to strengthen institutional readiness, develop national competencies, and ensure the responsible deployment of AI across federal ministries and entities through executive education and specialised capability-building …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the graduation ceremony of the 2025 cohort of the UAE Government Leaders Programme at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, …

ABU DHABI / WAM Miral announced that Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has been awarded the Best Theme Park in the World at 2026 Liseberg Applause Award, the attraction industry’s oldest and most prestigious award. The recognition makes Warner Bros. World the first theme park in the Middle East to receive the accolade. Presented by a board of …

DUBAI / WAM Senior business leaders, policymakers, trade experts, investors and industry stakeholders gathered in Dubai to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the landmark India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), reaffirming the rapidly expanding strategic and economic partnership between the two countries. Organised by the Indian Business and Professional Council Dubai (IBPC Dubai), the event brought together representatives from government …

DUBAI / WAM Global investor services group IQ-EQ on Wednesday announced that its subsidiary Gordian Capital (Gordian) has achieved regulatory approval to expand its institutional cross-border fund platform and fund solutions offering into Dubai from its new office at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The business has been granted a licence by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates has reached a defining milestone in its ambitious multi-billion dollar retrofit programme with the successful reconfiguration of its first two-class A380 aircraft. The newly refurbished aircraft (A6-EUX) has taken to the skies operating as EK 39/40 between Dubai and Birmingham, featuring sparkling new interiors with Emirates’ latest products in three cabin classes: 76 Business Class seats, …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 956 inmates from correctional institutions across the country, ahead of Eid Al-Adha. His Highness has also undertaken to settle any financial obligations arising from the prisoners’ sentences. The humanitarian gesture reflects His Highness’ commitment to promoting the values of compassion and …