CAIRO / WAM Emirates NBD Egypt S.A.E., a 100% owned subsidiary of Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.), today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Bank Egypt S.A.E., an indirect subsidiary of HSBC Holdings PLC. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions. As part of the transaction, Emirates NBD …

ABU DHABI / WAM The inaugural Al Wathba Dates festival will be held from 3rd to 9th August 2026 as part of the Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Organised by the Abu Dhabi …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s public transport network, shared mobility services and taxis carried around 348.1 million riders during the first half of 2026, with average daily ridership reaching nearly 1.9 million, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The figures cover Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, marine transport, taxis and shared mobility services, including app-based vehicles, hourly rentals …

SHARJAH / WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Republic of Mali hosted the fifth edition of the Arab Poetry Forum in the capital, Bamako. The event was organised by the Cultural Affairs Department of the Sharjah Department of Culture, in cooperation with Al Bayan …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in partnership with global autonomous vehicle technology company Oxa, announced the launch of the Autonomous Logistics Future Lab in Dubai through a joint venture named SHIFFT. The initiative aims to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation autonomous logistics solutions, reinforcing Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading hubs for intelligent logistics …

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to enhance security and stability in the Middle East. …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Hello, summer glow! Nothing captures the spirit of the season quite like a well-deserved beauty reset. As sunshine-filled days, travel plans and celebrations take over, now is the perfect moment to refine your self-care routine with a selection of standout beauty essentials. From glow-boosting treatments and skin-reviving rituals to products designed to keep you looking fresh, …

BELGRADE/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has departed Belgrade at the conclusion of a working visit to the Republic of Serbia. His Highness was bid farewell at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport by Serbian President His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić, along with a number of ministers and senior officials.

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sharaa discussed during a phone call the fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields in support of mutual interests and the wellbeing of their peoples. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further reinforcing bilateral …

LIMA/WAM On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, attended the inauguration ceremony of Her Excellency President of the Republic of Peru, Keiko Sofia Fujimori Higuchi. Furthermore, Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy presented an official invitation letter from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed …