ROME / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, today attended the UAE-Italy Business Forum as part of His Highness’ state visit to Italy. The forum’s sessions highlighted diverse areas such as energy solutions, infrastructure development, and innovations in healthcare. It also addressed shared UAE-Italy interests ...

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, met today with H.H. Sheikh ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Municipality has launched the Asset Management System, marking a significant step towards optimising asset efficiency, enhancing governance, and driving financial sustainability. The system is designed to support sustainable investment strategies and smart asset management, ensuring government services remain resilient and adaptable to future urban and economic developments. Aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, the system ...

BEIJING / WAM Several major Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern, posted double-digit growth in passenger capacity and turnover for January, with strong performance on international routes, signalling a rebound in travel demand after the Chinese New Year peak season. As reported by China Central Television (CCTV), Air China and its subsidiaries experienced a 10 percent ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Airports, operator of the emirate’s five commercial airports, has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive rehabilitation project at Sir Bani Yas Airport (XSB). The major improvement significantly strengthens the airport’s infrastructure to support the growing demand for tourism in Al Dhafra Region and ensure a higher standard of service for visitors ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Emperor Naruhito of Japan on his birthday. 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 and Chairman of ...

ROME / WAM Maryam Majid bin Theneya, Second Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), has officially assumed the presidency of the Women’s Parliamentary Forum (WPF) of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM). This took place after the 19th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM), held in Rome, Italy. In her first official announcement ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received Duncan O’Rourke, CEO Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific of Accor Group, at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City today. The meeting was attended by Raki Phillips, CEO Of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. During ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates SkyCargo was named International Airline of the Year for the second consecutive year at the STAT Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo. The accolade, voted for by STAT Times international readers, highlighted the essential role Emirates SkyCargo plays in facilitating and shaping global logistics. The Emirates SkyCargo team, led by Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior ...

DUBAI / WAM Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has partnered with renowned Indian multinational food brand, Haldiram’s, to set up one of the largest saffron processing facilities in the GCC, following an agreement signed on the sidelines of Gulfood in Dubai. The facility, set to start operations in March 2025, will be managed by Kesar Expert & Packers, a specialist ...