MUSCAT/WAM The Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) affirmed that GCC countries continue to intensify their efforts to protect land resources and restore degraded ecosystems, reflecting their strong commitment to international environmental agreements and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The statement coincides with the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, which …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile missile and drone attacks by Iran that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the …

GAZA/WAM Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has inaugurated the Emirates Medical Centre in the northern Gaza Strip, marking a new step in the humanitarian efforts undertaken by the United Arab Emirates to support the healthcare sector and provide essential medical services to the population of the Strip. The centre provides an integrated package of healthcare services through a number of clinics …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received His Excellency Asaad Al-Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic. At the start of the meeting, His Excellency Al-Shaibani conveyed to His Highness the greetings of His Excellency Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, along with his wishes …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed a financial penalty of AED20 million on a branch of a foreign bank, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Decree Law Regarding the Central Bank and Organization of Financial Institutions and Activities, and its amendments. The financial penalty is based on the results of the findings of examinations conducted …

DUBAI/WAM Emirates SkyCargo has announced a strategic expansion of its freighter services across East and Southeast Asia, increasing frequencies and destinations in response to growing demand for connectivity between manufacturing hubs in the region and key markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas. The air cargo carrier transported more than 439,000 tonnes of cargo on its freighter …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, who is visiting the UAE as part of a tour of the Middle East. The two sides reviewed strategic cooperation between the UAE and US and discussed ways to further strengthen coordination across various fields in support of shared interests. The …

DUBAI/WAM The UAE Gender Balance Council convened a national dialogue bringing together more than 100 representatives from government entities and private-sector signatories to the SDG 5 Pledge to contribute to the development of the UAE Gender Balance Strategy 2027–2031. Through an interactive workshop and discussion sessions, participants discussed national priorities and explored future opportunities to advance gender balance. The event …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) as the authority marks the 50th anniversary of its establishment. His Highness congratulated the delegation on the occasion and expressed his appreciation for their efforts to strengthen ADIA’s position among the world’s leading investment institutions. He also paid …

NEW YORK/WAM Gold regained composure and left behind three-consecutive daily declines on Monday, looking to regain the area above the $4,200 mark per troy ounce. Reports of progress in the latest round of US-Iran talks are helping the precious metal maintain its footing at the start of the week, although the stronger Greenback seems to limit the upside potential for …