ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and ADGM have successfully integrated their systems to allow the licensing and classification of engineering firms and professionals to work across the emirate. Previously, ADGM registered organisations and individuals, encompassing Al Reem Island and Al Maryah Island, served under separate regulatory frameworks as DMT-only classified firms operating with an Abu Dhabi …

ABU DHABI/WAM Gross banks’ assets increased by 1.4% from AED 5,339.9 billion at the end of December 2025 to AED 5,413.6 billion at the end of January 2026, according to a report on the Monetary & Banking Developments – January 2026 issued by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The report showed that the gross credit increased by 1.1% …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Logistics & Services Plc (ADNOC L&S) today announced that shareholders approved all agenda items at its Annual General Meeting, including the Company’s final dividend of $81.25 million (AED 298.39 million), bringing the 2025 full-year dividend to $325 million (AED 1,193.56 million). Recent regional developments have not materially affected ADNOC L&S’ global operations. Overall, the company remains financially …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on Tuesday intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 17 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,806 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a phone call from Her Excellency Dr Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, during which she condemned the continued Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region, including attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure, and vital facilities, noting that …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defence systems on 23rd March 2026 engaged seven ballistic missiles and 16 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 352 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,789 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Logistics and Services plc on Monday confirmed the early delivery of Arada, a 175,000 m³ liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier constructed by Jiangnan Shipyard in China. Arada is the fifth of six newbuild LNG carriers ordered by ADNOC L&S as part of its ongoing fleet expansion programme. Following delivery, the vessel has commenced operations. Keith Mander, Manager …

HOUSTON/WAM Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Chairman of Masdar and Executive Chairman of XRG, said on Monday weaponising the Strait of Hormuz is an act of economic terrorism with global impact far beyond energy markets. Speaking at CERAWeek, taking place …

AL ARISH/WAM Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 marked Eid Al-Fitr at the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, in the presence of Palestinian patients from the Gaza Strip and their companions, in a humanitarian atmosphere reflecting values of solidarity and compassion, and aimed at bringing joy to patients and their families during the holiday. The celebration featured a variety of entertainment …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on Sunday intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 25 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 345 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,773 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as …