ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, who was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu …
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UAE and Egyptian Presidents review bilateral ties and regional developments
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Monday with His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in Abu Dhabi. Their talks reviewed fraternal ties and cooperation across a range of fields, with a focus on priority areas that serve the development ambitions of both countries. The meeting took …
Read More »Abu Dhabi’s GDP expands 7.7%, non-oil economy grows 7.6% in Q3
ABU DHABI/WAM The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has reported that Abu Dhabi’s economy expanded by 7.7 percent in the third quarter of 2025 (July to September) compared to the same period in 2024, reaching its highest quarterly value on record at AED325.7 billion. The non-oil economy recorded solid growth of 7.6 percent year-on-year, reflecting sustained momentum across a …
Read More »UAE industrial exports reach AED262 billion in 2025
ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s industrial exports reached a record value of AED262 billion in 2025 for the first time, recording 25% growth compared to 2024 and more than doubling since the establishment of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in 2020. This achievement reflects the effectiveness of the industrial policies adopted by the Ministry to enhance the competitiveness of …
Read More »UAE President visits poet Saif Salem Al Mansouri at his home
AL WATHBA/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited poet Saif Salem Ghanem Al Mansouri at his home in the Al Wathba area of Abu Dhabi. He was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region. During the visit, His Highness engaged in cordial conversation with Al …
Read More »Under the patronage of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, 2nd edition of Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival launches with diverse cultural programme
ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival commences today. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the festival will run until 11th February at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The festival …
Read More »Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition records property deals exceeding AED5b
SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition “ACRES 2026”, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, and Leader Events Management, concluded at Expo Centre Sharjah with real estate transactions exceeding AED5 billion, recording a 17 percent increase compared to last year. The Sharjah Executive Council’s decision to reduce real estate registration fees for …
Read More »Preparations begin for Umm Al Emarat humanitarian vessel
ABU DHABI/WAM Preparations and loading operations began on Sunday for the Umm Al Emarat humanitarian vessel, as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the people of the Gaza Strip. This step comes within the framework of the UAE’s leading humanitarian efforts to strengthen the urgent humanitarian response, alleviate the suffering of those affected, …
Read More »UAE leaders congratulate Governor-General of New Zealand on National Day
ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy Kiro on her country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and …
Read More »Hazza bin Zayed attends 1st Al Ain Heritage Festival
AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended the inaugural Al Ain Heritage Festival, organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority and taking place at the ADNEC Centre Al Ain until 9th February 2026, under the theme Tales from Our Heritage. During his visit, H.H. Sheikh Hazza toured the festival’s key …
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