ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on 29th March 2026 engaged 16 ballistic missiles and 42 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, discussed security developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on international navigation and the global economy. The meeting also addressed the continued Iranian terrorist …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE continues to consolidate its position as one of the most dynamic real estate markets, with a steady pace of new project launches and uninterrupted construction activity during March 2026. This accelerating momentum in projects and rising sales reflects the strength of the UAE real estate market and its global standing as a reliable long-term investment destination. …

ABU DHABI/WAM Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered international energy company, on Thursday announced the award of the Southwest Andaman exploration Production Sharing Contract (PSC) under Indonesia’s Gross Split scheme. The block was awarded by Direktorat Jenderal Minyak dan Gas Bumi (DG MIGAS) as part of the Second Bid Round 2025. Mubadala Energy will hold a 100 percent participating interest and …

GAZA/WAM The United Arab Emirates has dispatched its 328th humanitarian aid convoy to the Gaza Strip as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”, carrying a shipment of children’s clothing under the “Clothing of Hope for Our Children in Gaza” initiative. The convoy, which has arrived in Gaza, consists of 15 trucks loaded with 270 tonnes of clothing and garments for …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates, the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan renew their condemnation in the strongest terms of the blatant Iranian attacks, which constitute a flagrant violation of their sovereignty, territorial integrity, international law, international humanitarian law, and the Charter of …

AD MEDIA OFFICE / ABU DHABI The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) this week hosted a series of high-level meetings bringing together government bodies and business leaders to address market stability and supply chain challenges amid evolving global economic conditions. More than 80 public and private entities participated in the three-day dialogue sessions. Key stakeholders included the …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on Thursday intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 11 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,826 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition …

ABU DHABI/WAM Investments by banks operating in the UAE increased by 2 percent on a monthly basis, rising by AED16.9 billion during January 2026 to reach AED872.3 billion by the end of the month, while annual growth reached 17.4 percent compared to January 2025, according to banking indicators issued today by the Central Bank. Data showed that banks’ investments in …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defence systems on 25th March 2026 engaged nine UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,815 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of three members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well …