DUBAI/WAM Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, met today with Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank Group, at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Dubai to discuss ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the UAE and the World Bank Group (WBG), as well as shared global priorities and opportunities …

DUBAI/WAM A new research from Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, has found a growing gap between emerging consumer demand and the trust, control and infrastructure needed to support agentic commerce. This is according to Checkout.com’s new report, Agentic Commerce 2026: The State of Consumer Demand and Merchant Readiness. While a significant segment of global consumers expect AI shopping …

SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has announced the launch of its Private Museums Registration and Licensing Service in Sharjah, inviting applications from collectors, owners of valuable cultural collections, and individuals and non-governmental entities seeking to establish or register private museums and obtain the required approvals via the Authority’s website. This service is based on Law No. (7) of 2020 AD …

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has launched a series of seasonal routes to popular destinations across Europe and Africa, alongside a limited-edition Summer Essentials Kit for guests travelling on inaugural seasonal services. The airline begins operations to three new destinations as part of its ongoing network expansion, with flights to Krakow from 11th June, Palma …

SAFAGA/WAM AD Ports Group on Tuesday launched trial operations at Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal in Egypt ahead of the terminal’s full operational launch later this year. Lieutenant-General Eng. Kamel El Wazir, Minister of Transport – Egypt; and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi – Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group; along with senior officials, have conducted a …

ABU DHABI/WAM Emirati startup founders showcased AI-powered and advanced technology solutions during Hub71’s Impact 2026 event at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the role of the emirate’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in accelerating business growth and supporting regional and global expansion. The founders said Abu Dhabi’s startup support programmes, led by Hub71 and Hub71+ Digital Assets, have created …

AL ARISH/WAM The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, Egypt, has received five new patients from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah Border Crossing to receive the necessary medical care and treatment, as part of the ongoing humanitarian and medical efforts undertaken by the UAE under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 in support of the Palestinian people and to help alleviate …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the Presidential Camel Racing Team in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. During the meeting, His Highness the President reviewed the team’s achievements during the 2025-2026 season. Accompanied by His Excellency …

DUBAI/WAM Middle East Energy returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre on 1 – 3 September 2026, marking its historic 50th year since it staged its inaugural event in 1976. This milestone further reinforces Middle East Energy’s position as the event where the global energy industry comes to do business. This year’s event comes at a pivotal moment , as …

ABU DHABI/WAM Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, announced that startups in its community have raised more than $2.7 billion (AED9.9 billion) in funding and generated $1.5 billion (AED5.4 billion) in revenue by the end of 2025, marking a new milestone in Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a leading destination for high-growth technology companies.| The figures, published in Hub71’s annual 2025 …