ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch a seasonal service to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 26 June 2026, strengthening trade and cargo links across the South Asia corridor, while responding to strong and sustained demand for travel and logistics between the UAE and Bangladesh. The four-times weekly service to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) will strengthen …

NEW YORK/WAM The United Arab Emirates has expressed its deep disappointment at the UN Security Council’s failure to take decisive action to address the global repercussions caused by Iran’s illegal closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and failure to adopt a resolution put forward by Bahrain on behalf of the UAE, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a phone call from Her Excellency Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan, during which they discussed developments in the region and their implications for regional and international security and stability, as well as their serious impact on maritime security, energy supplies, and the global economy. …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence announced that on 7th April 2026, UAE air defence systems successfully engaged one ballistic missile and 11 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of these blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged a total of 520 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,221 UAV’s. No martyrs, fatalities, or injuries have been reported …

ABU DHABI/WAM Borouge Plc confirms shareholder approval at its 7th April General Assembly Meeting of a final 2025 dividend of $1.32 billion, reflecting the Company’s strong operational performance and record sales. The final shareholder-approved dividend payment for 2025 amounts to $658 million (8.1 fils per share), bringing the total 2025 dividend to approximately $1.32 billion (16.2 fils per share). The …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) continues to reinforce its role as a development partner in the global healthcare sector, financing high-impact projects that enhance healthcare infrastructure, improve medical services, and expand access to care. These efforts align with the UAE’s national vision, which places human health and quality of life at the centre of its development objectives. …

DUBAI/WAM The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department reported a surge in the number of licenced international legal consultancy firms in the emirate during the first quarter of 2026. The total number of licenced international firms reached 86 by the end of March, a 2.3% increase compared to the end of 2025. The Department also recorded a 100% sustainability rate …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries, on Monday confirmed shareholder approval of all agenda items at its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), including a record $3.584 billion dividend for 2025, with a final dividend of $896 million payable in May. ADNOC Gas recently experienced an incident at the Habshan complex due to falling debris following the successful interception by …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that on Monday, April 6, 2026, the country’s air defences intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 19 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted a total of 519 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,210 drones. These attacks resulted in …

VIENNA/WAM The eight OPEC+ countries, namely the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and the Sultanate of Oman, announced an adjustment to oil production levels, reaffirming their joint commitment to supporting stability in global oil markets. The announcement followed a virtual meeting held today to review global market conditions and future outlook, as part of ongoing …