ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Family Business Council (ADFBC) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC (ADIB) to establish a structured framework for the delivery of premium, Shari’a-compliant banking services to ADFBC members. The agreement will see ADIB extend its full spectrum of Private and Priority Banking services, including dedicated …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, during which he condemned the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian sites in the UAE, noting that they constitute a violation of sovereignty, international law, and the UN …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, during which he condemned the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian facilities in the UAE, noting that they violate the country’s sovereignty, threaten its security, and …
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DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, delivered a speech on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the unification of the Armed Forces, in which he praised their honourable national roles, as well as the dedication and sacrifices of their heroes over five decades of service, during …
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AL AIN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has reviewed ongoing efforts to protect groundwater resources and strengthen water security in the region through strategic initiatives aimed at optimising water consumption, using the latest modern irrigation solutions and technologies, and advancing plans to reuse treated water for industrial purposes. The meeting …
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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, witnessed the signing of a contract to purchase C-390 Millennium aircraft for UAE Air Force. This came during a visit made by His Highness to the stand of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement at Make it in the Emirates 2026 …
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PARIS / WAM French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned Iran’s strikes on the UAE, describing them as “unjustified and unacceptable” and pledging continued French support for the UAE and regional allies. “As it has done since the start of the conflict, France will continue to support its allies in the Emirates and in the region for the defence of their …
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LONDON / WAM British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned the Iranian drone and missile strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates. “We stand in solidarity with the UAE and will continue to support the defence of our partners in the Gulf. This escalation must cease. Iran needs to engage meaningfully in negotiations to ensure the ceasefire in the Middle …
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DUBAI / WAM Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia. Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Education today announced the transition to remote learning from Tuesday, 5th May until Friday, 8th May 2026. The decision applies to students, teaching and administrative staff across nurseries and all public and private schools nationwide, in line with efforts to ensure the safety of students and education sector personnel. The ministry said …
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