Friday , 23 October 2026

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ADIS unites developers, investment bodies in $57b infrastructure drive

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) on Monday announced a growing coalition of partners for the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), as Modon, Aldar, Bloom Holding, Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA), Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), LEAD Development, Reportage, and Eithad Rail, join to advance Abu Dhabi’s US$57 billion infrastructure agenda. Taking place from …

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Hazza bin Zayed receives delegation from Khalifa University, reviews science and technology R&D

AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from Khalifa University of Science and Technology, led by Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University, and reviewed the university’s research and development (R&D) achievements in various scientific and technological fields. HH Sheikh Hazza was briefed on the …

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Zayed Charity Run to debut in Europe in Hungary on May 17

ABU DHABI / WAM The Hungarian capital, Budapest, will host the Zayed Charity Run, “Run for Kindness”, for the first time in Europe on 16th and 17th May, featuring 3km, 5km and 10km races. The organising committee confirmed that the event, organised by the UAE Embassy in Budapest, will bring together thousands of participants from across Hungary and beyond in …

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UAE, Netherlands advance cooperation in key sectors

ABU DHABI / WAM Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, concluded an official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands on 7–8 May, aimed at advancing a strategic UAE–Netherlands partnership on Trade exchange and development in energy and water, climate adaptation, and strategic sectors , while deepening engagement in energy & water ahead of the …

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CBUAE support package to enhance financial institutions’ resilience reaches AED6.2 billion

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) today announced the key outcomes of the comprehensive proactive support package aimed at enhancing the resilience of financial institutions. The CBUAE said the total value of facilities benefiting from the package reached AED6.2 billion, including loan deferments, interest relief and fee waivers. It noted that the number of beneficiaries reached 65,379, …

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UAE air defences intercept 2 ballistic missiles, 3 UAVs

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence announced that on 8th May, 2026, UAE air defence systems intercepted two ballistic missiles and three UAVs launched from Iran, resulting in three moderate injuries. Since the beginning of the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, the air defence systems have intercepted 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,263 UAVs. The …

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Grovy Developers signs with Wyndham to bring Ramada Residences to Dubai Islands

DUBAI / GULF TIME Grovy Developers, an award-winning real estate developer in Dubai, has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies, to launch Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands, in partnership with USquare as development partner. The agreement was formally signed at a full-house event attended by senior leadership from all three …

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DP World unveils cargo war risk insurance for Middle East trade

DUBAI / WAM DP World has launched a first-of-its-kind cargo war risk insurance solution to help businesses navigate disruption across Middle East trade routes, where traditional insurance has become fragmented, costly and often unavailable. The solution provides continuous coverage across the entire supply chain, from ocean or air transit through port storage and inland delivery, closing critical gaps left by …

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UAE condemns terrorist attack on military base in Chad

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a military base in the Republic of Chad, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of members of the armed forces. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE’s strong condemnation of such criminal acts and its permanent rejection …

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