DUBAI / WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME) aims to support the launch of 8,000 new Emirati businesses by 2033, raising the total number of supported enterprises to 27,000, up from 19,000 at the end of 2024. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Ahmad Al Room Almheiri, Acting CEO of ...

ABU DHABI /WAM The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, to establish an advanced industrial ecosystem anchored by AI-powered Industry 4.0 and sustainable manufacturing practices. The agreement reflects the emirate’s commitment to cultivating a productive and globally competitive industrial base aligned with its economic vision. Announced ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Tawazun Council and Thales have signed a cooperation agreement to locally produce advanced Ground Master series air surveillance radars. This agreement supports the UAE’s vision to boost local manufacturing and develop national defence capabilities. The signing took place on the second day of the “Make it in the Emirates 2025,” with Matar Ali Al Romaithi, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, today conveyed the condolences of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, on the passing of the mother of H.H. Sayyida Ahad bint Abdullah ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Jakov Milatović of Montenegro on the occasion of 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 ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Al Masaood Group is taking part in the “Make it in the Emirates 2025” to spotlight its various industrial business units including Al Masaood Industries, Al Masaood Motor Tech, Al Masaood Projects and Engineering Services Division (PESD), and Al Masaood Bergum. Ahmed Salmeen, Chief Executive Government Affairs at Al Masaood, said, “Our participation in ‘Make it ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced a strategic partnership with Schneider Electric to advance Abu Dhabi’s industrial and sustainability priorities. Announced during the “Make it in the Emirates” forum 2025, the partnership supports Abu Dhabi’s push to lead the advancement of digitalisation, energy efficiency, and Emirati talent development in future-oriented, export-driven industries. Schneider Electric ...

BRASÍLIA / WAM Eng Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, represented the UAE at the BRICS Energy Ministerial Meeting, hosted under the Brazilian Chairmanship in the capital city Brasília. Addressing representatives of BRICS members and partners, Al Olama said, “We are living through a defining moment in the global energy ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Johann Wadephul on his appointment as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. The two ministers, during a phone call, explored strategic partnership between the UAE and Germany, discussing ways to deepen bilateral relations and broaden ...

DUBAI/ WAM Citi Developers unveils ARYA, a residential statement on Dubai Islands, where form and feeling are balanced. A space shaped by calm geometry, natural materials, and purposeful artistic direction. To enhance this vision, Citi Developers has commissioned the art from globally acclaimed artist Alec Monopoly, who is contributing a selection of exclusive works that elevate key spaces within the ...