ABU DHABI / WAM TAQA Distribution, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EMSTEEL Group, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region at the World Utilities Congress 2025 to explore the delivery of advanced, integrated utilities solutions across Abu Dhabi’s growing industrial landscape. ...

KUALA LUMPUR / WAM On behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, participated today in the ASEAN–GCC–China Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The summit was attended by numerous heads of state, government leaders, and representatives of participating delegations. In ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE), operating under the supervision of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has announced a new regional project aimed at supporting efforts to eliminate malaria and prevent its re-establishment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The project, focused on national data analysis to understand malaria receptivity and decline in the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), and Taleh Kazimov, Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CBAR), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation and exchange of expertise and information in areas of shared interest within the financial sector. Under the MoU, the two ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Mikheil Kavelashvili of Georgia on his country’s Independence 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, Deputy Prime Minister ...

SHARJAH / GULF TIME Panos Melekkis, a name synonymous with bespoke luxury and timeless artistry, is set to illuminate the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show at the Sharjah Expo Centre from May 28 to June 1, unveiling two captivating new collections – The Geo Collection and The Candy Collection. Known for his masterful approach to jewellery design and a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Javier Milei, President of the Argentine Republic, 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, ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Consultative Council’s (SCC) fifteenth meeting, as part of the second regular session of the eleventh legislative term, was held at its headquarters in Sharjah under the chairmanship of Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Council. The Council discussed the policy of the Shajah Airport Authority. The session was attended by Ali Salim Al Midfa, ...

ALGIERS / WAM The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, today announced that its Board of Governors has formally approved the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the year 2024 during the IsDB Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings in Algiers. The 2024 report ...

SHARJAH / WAM Bridging Emirati heritage with global design innovation, the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (IRTHI) proved to be a pillar of cultural dialogue and artisanal excellence at the Moscow Interior and Design Week 2025 (MIDW), which was held from May 22 to 25, 2025. Within the renowned Manezh Central Exhibition Hall in Moscow, IRTHI’s participation underscored its mission to ...