VIENNA / WAM The UAE is taking part in the annual week-long 69th Regular Session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the organisation’s headquarters in Vienna from 15th-19th September, under the theme “Global Cooperation in the Nuclear Field”. Ambassador Hamad Al Kaabi, UAE Permanent Representative to the IAEA, is leading the UAE delegation, which …

DUBAI / WAM UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has commenced preparations to host to host Sibos 2029, the annual conference, exhibition, and networking event organised by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). UBF started the preparations, consultations, and meetings with its strategic partners; Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and Dubai Department of Economy and …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on taking the constitutional oath for a new presidential term. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness …

DUBAI / WAM National Industries Park (NIP), DP World’s industrial hub in Dubai, has secured more than AED 1 billion in new projects so far this year, underlining strong investor confidence in the emirate’s growing industrial base. Between January and September, NIP leased over 7 million square feet of land, with the majority allocated to greenfield projects that will fuel …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai has reinforced its status as a leading global maritime hub, earning the title of “the crown jewel of the Middle East’s maritime sector,” according to the 2025 International Shipping Centre Development Index report, issued by Xinhua News Agency in collaboration with the Baltic Exchange. The report ranks Dubai among the top five global shipping centres and …

KARABAKH/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on Tuesday witnessed the announcement of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the UAE and Azerbaijan. The agreement represents a significant milestone in bilateral relations, fostering broader cooperation across sectors in a way that advances both countries’ development …

SHUSHA / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday visited the historic city of Shusha in the Karabakh region, as part of his official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan. His Highness was accompanied by the President of Azerbaijan His Excellency Ilham Aliyev. An official welcome ceremony was held for His Highness in the …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has announced the issuance of 5,930 new economic licences to Emirati women entrepreneurs in a year, reaching 21,115 licences by end of June 2025, showcasing the effectiveness of initiatives to …

GULF TIME Hypercycle Global has announced the relocation of its headquarters from the United States to Abu Dhabi, cementing the UAE capital’s position as a major hub for global expansion and an important destination for innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. The announcement of the opening of the new headquarters in Abu Dhabi came during a ceremony organized by …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that the tourism development witnessed by the emirate is the result of its ambitious vision to diversify its economy and strengthen its position as a global destination for tourism, living, working, and investment. H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr …