ABU DHABI / WAM The National Pavilion UAE announced the appointment of Bana Kattan, Curator and Associate Head of Exhibitions at the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, as curator of the UAE’s upcoming participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2026. Kattan was selected by a committee of leading figures from the UAE’s creative sector, including …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the issuance of two Ministerial Decisions clarifying the scope of obligations and the timelines for implementing the Electronic Invoicing System in the UAE. These decisions represent fundamental steps in the UAE’s digital transformation journey and in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and compliance in business transactions across the country. The first decision …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has announced the result of the first phase of the Liveability Strategy implementation, including the allocation of AED42 billion for a new phase of projects under the supervision of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT). Average district completion scores across the emirate reached 81 per cent in 2025, up from 67 …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai is preparing to host the 10th edition of Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors, from 12th to 15th October at Dubai Harbour. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, the exhibition has since 2016 provided opportunities for thousands of digital startups to secure multi-million-dollar …

NEW YORK / WAM The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York witnessed the launch of the “SHE Powers Africa” initiative, under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development …

DUBAI / WAM DWTC Hospitality, the award-winning catering division of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), have announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding that brings together two of the region’s leading forces in event catering and hospitality services. By combining their respective capabilities, the partnership aims to transform the event catering and hospitality …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sam Altman, the Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI, a company specialising in artificial intelligence research and deployment. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, discussions focused on opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the company and its counterparts in the UAE, particularly in …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Khamzat Chimaev, who was recently crowned UFC Middleweight World Champion following his victory in Chicago, USA. During the meeting, held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, H.H. congratulated Chimaev on his world title, wishing him continued success in his sporting career and further …

DUBAI / GULF TIME MAAIA, the distinguished global real estate developer renowned for its European-inspired craftsmanship and commitment to excellence, has officially broken ground on La Clé, its boutique residential development in the heart of Al Furjan. The groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant step forward for the premium project, which is scheduled for completion in Q1 2027. La Clé by …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree regarding the transfer of the Director of the Office of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Sharjah Maritime Academy to the Sharjah Department of Human Resources (SDHR). According to the decree, Yousef Yaqoub Al …