ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin an official visit to the Russian Federation on Thursday. During the visit, His Highness will meet with His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, to explore opportunities to strengthen ties, particularly related to the economy, trade, investment, energy, and other sectors that …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE In line with the objectives of the UAE Year of Community, the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi announced the licensing of 15 Non-Profit Organisations during 2025. This step reflects the department’s commitment to supporting structured community-based initiatives and strengthening the role of the third sector as a key partner in advancing social …

CAIRO / WAM The Embassy of the UAE in Cairo, in cooperation with the National Library and Archives, organised a seminar on reading in the age of AI, on the sidelines of the 57th Cairo International Book Fair, which continues its activities. The seminar, held at the National Library and Archives platform at the fair, was attended by Hamad Obaid …

ABU DHABI / WAM Amélia Lakrafi, Secretary-General of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) and Member of Parliament representing French citizens living abroad, said that the UAE has established a leading model in empowering women, enhancing their participation in parliamentary work, and strengthening their effective contribution to decision-making. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines …

ABU DHABI / WAM K2 and WeRide signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding in UMEX 2026 to jointly operate autonomous buses with the support of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) and the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). The partnership supports Abu Dhabi’s vision to advance smart mobility by enabling the real-world deployment of autonomous public transport, strengthening the emirate’s …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Tuesday received Viktor Lukashenko, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Belarus to the Middle East, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the …

ABU DHABI / WAM Business Tabloid Publications has honoured Masdar City Free Zone with three major awards, cementing its position as the UAE’s fastest growing free zone and a catalyst for entrepreneurship and technology advancement. Dr. Mohamed Al Breiki, Executive Director of Masdar City, accepted the awards at a ceremony on behalf of the business community, which recorded notable expansion …

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced a faculty, four PhD students and a Postdoctoral Fellow have been named among the prestigious Forbes Middle East’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 in the Science and Technology category, reinforcing the University’s status as a leading institution fostering talent that drives innovation and addresses global challenges. Zeinab …

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) on Monday announced that it has sold its minority stake in Arcadia Consumer Healthcare (Arcadia), a leading consumer health and wellness platform headquartered in the United States, in conjunction with the recently announced acquisition of Arcadia by funds managed by Bansk Group (Bansk). Philip Yifei Bao, Director, Private Equity at Mubadala, commented, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Republic of India celebrates Republic Day on 26th January each year. This year marks the 77th anniversary of the occasion, as the country marks an important phase in its development journey, characterised by reliance on innovation, entrepreneurship and investment in human capital. The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the UAE and India represents a model of …