DUBAI / WAM Dubai Municipality has announced the return of the Hatta Farming Festival in its third edition, reinforcing its role as one of the emirate’s leading community and agri-tourism events. The festival is part of the “Dubai Farms” programme launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of …

ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) reported a record Group net profit of AED21.11 billion in 2025, marking a 24 percent increase compared to the previous year, while profit before tax rose by 27 percent year-on-year (YoY) to AED25.20 billion. Operating income grew by 16 percent YoY to AED36.68 billion, supported by sustained business momentum and higher …

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group today announced a partnership agreement signed between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies, and the UAE business of BigBear.ai. BigBear.ai is a leading provider of mission-ready AI for national security, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, United States. The partnership announced during the World Customs Organisation Technology Conference, held in Abu Dhabi, will see the two …

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 …