AL AIN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received at Al Maqam Palace a delegation from the UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC), led by Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the CSC. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hazza was briefed on the CSC’s efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure and develop national …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Armed Forces, in cooperation with Fursan Al Emarat, the UAE National Aerobatic Team, will conduct aerial displays across the country on Saturday, 17th January, to mark the “Day of Resolve”. The nationwide aerial procession will feature a diverse fleet of helicopters and fighter jets, commencing in Abu Dhabi and flying over Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Biobank, a strategic initiative between the Department of Health Abu Dhabi and M42, has entered a collaboration with AstraZeneca, a global science-led biopharmaceutical entity, to advance the fields of precision medicine, translation of clinical research into clinical practices. The partnership brings together Abu Dhabi Biobank’s world-class biobanking and genomic infrastructure with AstraZeneca’s …

GENEVA / WAM The United Arab Emirates has provided US$1.5 million in Voluntary financial contributions to support the activities and programmes of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The contribution reflects the UAE’s continued engagement with the United Nations human rights system and its support for the work of OHCHR in promoting and protecting …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar is partnering with Elite Agro Holding, a global expert in food and agriculture production and development, to launch the first agricultural photovoltaic (AgriPV) project in the MENA region. The project was announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable progress, hosted by Masdar. …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the six winners of the Great Arab Minds 2025 edition at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Great Arab Minds is the largest Arab initiative dedicated to celebrating outstanding Arab achievement, highlighting contributions to advance human civilisation, support the …

ABU DHABI / WAM Chinese solar companies showcased new technologies at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, highlighting innovations aimed at improving solar and photovoltaic efficiency, boosting returns on investment and supporting the shift to clean energy. China’s 9Sun Solar presented mounting solutions for solar panels, including ground and rooftop systems for solar farms, car parks and garages, as well …

DUBAI / WAM Creators HQ, the first content creator hub in the UAE and the Middle East, and 500 Global, one of the world’s most active Silicon Valley-based venture capital firms, announced the Creators Ventures Accelerator, held under the second edition of Creators Ventures programme, is building and supporting creator-led startups collectively valued at over US$130 million. The 10-week Creators …

ABU DHABI / WAM Tadweer Group, a leader in unlocking the value of waste, and Tribe Infrastructure Group, an independent infrastructure financial advisor and project developer, have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Cleanaway Waste Management Limited and Parkes Energy Recovery to develop a world-class Waste to Energy (WtE) facility in Parkes, New South Wales (NSW), Australia, subject to …

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, met today, on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, with Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and CEO and Co-Founder of BYD, the Chinese manufacturer of electric and hybrid vehicles. During the meeting, discussions focused on …