ABU DHABI / WAM Tadweer Group, a leader in unlocking the value of waste, and Tribe Infrastructure Group, an independent infrastructure financial advisor and project developer, have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Cleanaway Waste Management Limited and Parkes Energy Recovery to develop a world-class Waste to Energy (WtE) facility in Parkes, New South Wales (NSW), Australia, subject to …
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ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, met today, on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, with Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and CEO and Co-Founder of BYD, the Chinese manufacturer of electric and hybrid vehicles. During the meeting, discussions focused on …
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WASHINGTON / WAM The World Bank expects the UAE economy to grow by 5% in 2026, rising to 5.1% in 2027, according to its latest Global Economic Prospects report released today. The report says the global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated, despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty. Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the …
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NEW DELHI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) is participating in the 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026, organised by the National Book Trust India from 10th to 18th January at the Bharat Mandapam convention centre in New Delhi. The fair brings together more than 1,000 Indian and international publishers, along with authors from around …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) hosted a dialogue session with Maria Theresa P. Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, to discuss the Philippines’ strategic priorities during its Chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026, under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together.” The session explored ways to …
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DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, together with Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Salik, witnessed the signing of a 10-year agreement to enable seamless E-Wallet parking payments between Salik, Dubai’s …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is an annual global platform that brings together leaders, policymakers, and experts to advance practical solutions for sustainable development in …
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DUBAI / WAM Abdulhakim Elwaer, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), said that the organisation views the UAE as a strategic international partner in supporting food security at both the regional and global levels. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Elwaer said that the UAE’s …
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AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has visited Al Sarooj Park to review its facilities following a comprehensive redevelopment and rehabilitation programme implemented by Al Ain City Municipality, as part of initiatives to enhance community facilities and infrastructure that contribute to improving quality of life. During the visit, HH …
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DUBAI / GULF TIME In a landmark move that reflects both strategic foresight and confidence in the region’s industrial trajectory, Gaw Capital has officially entered the UAE’s logistics and industrial real estate market. Spearheaded through a joint venture with GFH Partners, this marks the firm’s first logistics footprint in the UAE—and a pivotal extension of its global logistics platform. According …
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