ABU DHABI / WAM Al Thuraya Platform has launched the first edition of Ain Al Thuraya, to be held from 27th November to 6th December, 2026, under the patronage of Sheikha Dr Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairperson of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions and Chairperson of Al Thuraya Platform. The event is …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Wednesday received Dr. Etienne Berchtold, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the UAE, on a farewell visit marking the end of his tenure. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Saud highlighted the strong bilateral ties between the UAE …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates. During the meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed developments in the Middle East and ways to strengthen regional and international efforts to end the …

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of Singapore to Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore, during a reception at the Istana, the official residence of the President. Alshaali conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, reviewed the latest preparations for the launch of the 23rd edition, the largest in the history of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026. Held under the theme “The Legacy Lives On,” the …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the promotion of Major General Tamim Al Muhairi, Director-General of Dubai’s State Security Department, to the rank of Lieutenant General, in recognition of his dedicated service and outstanding contributions to strengthening the emirate’s security apparatus, reinforcing safety and stability, …

AJMAN / WAM His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. 6 of 2026 concerning the Ajman Accountability Authority, designating it as the supreme body for oversight, accountability, the promotion of integrity and transparency, and the protection of public funds in the Emirate. The Law stipulates that …

WORLD CAPITALS / WAM Gold prices rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday. Spot gold rose 1.2 percent to $4,054.24 per ounce as of ​0529 GMT, while the US gold futures for August delivery were up 1.1 percent at $4,059.10. Spot silver gained 2.8 percent ​to $57.99 per ounce, platinum was up 1 percent at $1,610.06 and palladium rose 1.2 …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended a wedding reception hosted by the family of the late Hamad Rashid Mohamed Al Neyadi for the marriage of their son, Ahmed, to the daughter of Mubarak Abdullah Al Duwais Al Shamsi. His Highness congratulated the newlyweds and their families, and wished …

AL DHAFRA / WAM The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority (ADHA) has announced the launch of the “Documentation of New Date Palm Varieties” project under the slogan “Scientific Documentation… Protecting Rights… Supporting Sustainability.” The initiative was unveiled as part of the 22nd edition of the Liwa Dates Festival, underway until 23 July 2026 in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region. Faris Khalaf …