ABU DHABI / WAM ADGM, the international financial centre of the UAE capital, has accomplished another quarter of robust growth and increased global recognition, sustaining momentum from a record-breaking 2024. In Q1 2025, ADGM achieved significant growth across key metrics, supported by ongoing global investor confidence, regulatory enhancements, and the successful implementation of major initiatives within its expanded jurisdiction on …

KUWAIT / WAM Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, led the UAE delegation to the 164th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council Meeting, held in the State of Kuwait. The session concluded with a final statement outlining recent updates on joint GCC initiatives, regional and global political developments, and the GCC’s position on files of mutual …

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them in a phone call with Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia. HH Sheikh Abdullah congratulated Wong on her reappointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs, expressing his aspiration to continue working together …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today ordered the release of 963 prisoners from correctional institutions on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also pledged to cover all fines imposed on the inmates, who had been sentenced for a variety of offences. His Highness regularly orders pardons …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Gas has been added to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, becoming the third ADNOC stock to join the global benchmark that includes the most prominent publicly listed companies from 24 emerging market countries. ADNOC Gas will be the largest addition to the Index by market capitalisation and joins ADNOC Distribution and ADNOC Drilling which were …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Eid Al Adha is a time for joy, connection, and celebration with family and loved ones. And this year, Bawabat Al Sharq Mall is welcoming Eid with music and joy by hosting 2 special live concerts on the first 2 days of Eid. On the first day of Eid, from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM, …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, has received a delegation from the Department of Energy, led by Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Department of Energy (DoE), at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi. The visit was part of efforts to enhance energy services and support …

DUBAI / WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the fourth edition of the World Police Summit welcomed 53,922 participants from over 110 countries—marking a more than 300 percent increase from the previous year. Organised by Dubai Police in partnership with DXB LIVE, the summit hosted …

ABU DHABI / WAM Coinciding with World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day, observed annually on 30th May, the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination announced the launch of a pioneering initiative to support its employees living with this condition—classified as a physical disability. This step reflects the organisation’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all People of Determination, …

ABU DHABI, 29th May, 2025 (WAM) – Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) is poised to significantly bolster Abu Dhabi’s burgeoning data and artificial intelligence hub, with its CEO and Managing Director announcing that total investments to support the power needs of the data centre industry in the emirate will exceed AED37 billion. This announcement aligns with TAQA’s broader strategy …