ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has launched a series of global Ramadan initiatives and campaigns, reflecting its steadfast commitment to promoting the values of compassion, tolerance and giving. Spanning continents and distinguished by innovative ideas and approaches, the initiatives further cement the UAE’s position as a beacon of humanitarianism and underscore its leadership in extending support to …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Keeta, the international on-demand food delivery platform backed by global technology leader Meituan, to facilitate data sharing, knowledge exchange, and technical cooperation to enhance the food delivery, transportation and logistics sectors in the emirate. His Excellency Hamad Sayah …

ABU DHABI / WAM Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri has emphasised the growing economic ties between the United Arab Emirates and the Czech Republic, highlighting the importance of expanding cooperation between their respective business communities. During a virtual meeting with Karel Havlíček, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm, said that the number of new economic licences during 2025 increased by 29 percent compared to 2024. In 2025, renewed licences increased by 20 percent, and active licences rose by 13.5 percent compared to 2024. This growth was supported by initiatives …

WASHINGTON / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Howard Lutnick, US Secretary of Commerce, during a working visit to Washington. The meeting reviewed means to advance trade cooperation between the two countries and strengthen partnerships in priority sectors, including advanced technology and artificial intelligence, reflecting the depth …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has partnered with Core42, a G42 company and full-spectrum AI enablement solutions provider, to build a sovereign financial cloud services infrastructure, the world’s first dedicated financial cloud ecosystem. Built on the latest financial technology, the sovereign financial cloud service infrastructure (SFCSI) is part of CBUAE’s Financial Infrastructure Transformation programme, …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to H.H. Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the occasion of his country’s National Day and Liberation Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah will participate in ITB Berlin 2026—the world’s largest trade event specialising in the travel and tourism sector—taking place from 3rd to 5th March 2026. The participation will be under the umbrella of the Sharjah Pavilion. The delegation, alongside the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), includes 20 entities from the emirate’s public and private sectors. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has approved the academic calendar for higher education institutions (HEIs) for the next three years: 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029. The decision was issued in line with the directives of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council and supports the unification of the academic calendar across schools …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways on Tuesday reported its strongest full-year financial and operational performance on record, marking its fourth consecutive year of profitability. The strong operating performance and unit cost discipline resulted in a profit after tax of AED2.6 billion (US$698 million), up 47 percent year-on-year, with profit margin improving to 8.4 percent (+1.5pp year-on-year). This is equivalent …