DUBAI / WAM Emirates said it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice following the partial reopening of some regional airspace for the safe conduct of commercial flights. A spokesperson for the airline said in a statement on Thursday that Emirates will operate more than 100 flights to and from Dubai on 5th and 6th March to …

DUBAI / WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) will participate in the London Book Fair 2026, one of the world’s premier events for the publishing and knowledge sectors, held from 10th to 12th March, at Olympia London. Participation forms part of MBRF’s commitment to reinforce its international presence and expand its strategic partnerships with the world’s …

AJMAN / WAM The International Charity Organisation (ICO) said its Ramadan “Iftar” initiative has reached more than 600 villages across several Muslim countries, distributing 225,000 iftar meals and over 16,000 food parcels during the first half of Ramadan. Dr. Khaled Al Khaja, Secretary-General of the organisation, said the project reflects the UAE’s humanitarian approach and commitment to supporting people in …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received a phone call from His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, during which both sides stressed the need for an immediate halt to military actions in the region and emphasised the importance of addressing regional issues through dialogue and diplomatic …

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group confirmed that all operations across its clusters continue as normal in light of current regional developments. As a precautionary measure, the Group has activated its crisis management and business continuity protocols, in coordination with the concerned authorities in the UAE to safeguard its workforce, partners and stakeholders, while ensuring uninterrupted services to customers. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal National Council (FNC) has strongly condemned and denounced the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The FNC described the attacks as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of states, a serious breach of international law and the Charter of the United …

BERLIN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Johann Wadephul, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, during a working visit to Berlin. The meeting reviewed UAE-Germany strategic relations and discussed ways to enhance and develop them to serve the shared interests of the two …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, to discuss the military escalation in the region and its serious implications for regional security and stability. President Stubb affirmed Finland’s solidarity with the UAE following the blatant Iranian attacks …

AJMAN / WAM Ajman Bank’s General Assembly, during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) chaired by Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid bin Rashid Al Noaimi, Vice Chairman of the Bank’s Board of Directors, approved the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders amounting to 50% of the net profit for the financial year ended 31st December 2025, equivalent to 9.18% of the Bank’s …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE In line with its commitment to safeguarding community wellbeing, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), regulator of the healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi, has activated a dedicated 24/7 mental health support hotline in collaboration with Sakina, a leading mental health network under SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth. The hotline (800-SAKINA or 800 …