ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE and Senegal, as Co-Hosts of the 2026 UN Water Conference, convened a virtual high-level meeting with ministers and senior representatives of the twelve Co-Chairs of the six Interactive Dialogues for the conference. This marked the second high-level meeting, following the High-Level Preparatory Meeting held in Dakar, Senegal, on 26–27 January 2026. The meeting strengthened …

ABU DHABI / WAM In a significant milestone that reflects the maturity of its institutional framework and reinforces its position as a leading regulatory authority, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has obtained the BS 13500:2013 certification in Effective Governance Management Systems from the British Standards Institution (BSI). This achievement underscores the Bank’s strong commitment to applying the highest …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shanghai to explore ways to strengthen economic ties and enhance trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and China. The meeting was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Yang Dongsheng, Vice …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic agreement with HSBC Bank Middle East Limited to further deepen cooperation aimed at attracting international corporates, institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals seeking to establish or expand their presence in the emirate. The partnership will also support deeper engagement with global capital markets participants, including institutional …

ABU DHABI / WAM The search for the next honorees of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has officially begun, with the opening of nominations for the prize’s eighth edition, reinforcing the award’s global standing and growing impact in promoting the values of human fraternity and honoring individuals and organizations building bridges of understanding and peaceful coexistence among peoples. The …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Aldar has reached a significant milestone in advancing accessibility with Yas Mall becoming the first mall in the region to meet the requirements of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, ensuring that People of Determination visitors with non-visible needs can receive the additional support they may need. The milestone reflects a strategic collaboration between …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Supreme Organising Committee of the Zayed Charity Run, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and National Projects Office, announced today the organisation of the “Hassantak Ya Watan” sports race, scheduled to take place at 8:00 a.m. on 18 April. The race will start from Wahat Al Karama, with broad participation from various segments …

DUBAI / WAM Launched by the Digital School, the “Donate Your Own Device 2.0” campaign has recorded a significant milestone, attracting wide community engagement and achieving 70% of its target, namely collecting 100,000 electronic devices, in record time. Launched in August 2025 in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), and with the participation of more than 140 government entities, …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shanghai to explore ways to strengthen economic ties and enhance trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and China. The meeting was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Yang Dongsheng, Vice …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the directives of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the GWU will conduct an official visit to the friendly People’s Republic of China from April 12 …