ABU DHABI/ WAM The UAE is participating in Indo Defence 2025, held from 11 to 14 June at the Jakarta International Expo. The national pavilion is organised with the support of Tawazun Council and the Ministry of Defence, and as part of the ongoing efforts to enhance UAE’s global presence in the defence sector. Spanning an area of 704 square ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ADNOC Board of Directors. During the meeting, HH reviewed ADNOC’s financial performance in the first quarter of 2025 as well as the company’s results throughout ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin of the Dawoodi Bohra community. His Highness welcomed Sultan Saifuddin and his accompanying delegation at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. The two sides exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings and expressed their shared hopes for peace, prosperity and wellbeing for people across the ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Ministry of Family and Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) have announced a joint initiative to develop an innovative and integrated service system tailored to the needs and aspirations of People of Determination. The initiative aligns with the UAE’s strategic direction to strengthen government collaboration in delivering comprehensive services, enhancing quality of life, and ...

DUBAI/ WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that the total production capacity of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has increased to 3,860 megawatts (MW), using photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies. Since the beginning of this year, DEWA has added 800MW from the ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), aimed at conserving, protecting, and enhancing fisheries resources, the emirate has recorded significant achievements, for the sixth consecutive year, in its marine monitoring and conservation efforts to mark World Oceans ...

DUBAI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, witnessed the launch of the ‘National Service Athlete Programme’, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Sports. The programme is designed to support elite Emirati athletes enlisted in national service by integrating them ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Renowned global wellness pioneer Chiva-Som selected Dubai as one of its worldwide host cities for its 30th Anniversary celebrations. This intentional decision reflects the UAE’s growing stature as a global hub for premium health and wellness experiences. With its forward-thinking hospitality scene and a community increasingly embracing holistic living, Dubai, and its magnificent skyline, offered the perfect ...

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ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has published its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing its pioneering achievements in advancing strategic objectives aligned with the UAE’s foreign aid policy. The report underscores the ADFD’s vital role in supporting global sustainable development and enhancing the quality of life for communities worldwide. The report emphasises ADFD’s significant contributions to major ...