ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group has finalised a US$115 million project finance facility to support the development of the Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal in Egypt, reinforcing the Group’s long-term commitment to expanding critical port and logistics infrastructure across its key focus international markets. The funding, backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) with participation from National Bank of Kuwait …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador, held talks on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and explore ways to strengthen ties, particularly in areas such as the economy, trade, renewable energy, investment, sustainability, and food security, as well as other development-focused sectors that serve …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, held talks on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and explore ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the fields of the economy, investment, advanced technology, and artificial intelligence. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His …

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The 3rd International Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Majlis, organised by the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ahead of its annual award ceremony, will take place on 3 February 2026 at Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi. The International Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Majlis will bring together distinguished decision makers, international female and youth leaders, and experts for in-depth …

AL AIN/WAM Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said that the sixth edition of the “World’s Coolest Winter” campaign achieved hotel revenues of AED12.5 billion and attracted around 5 million hotel guests across the country over a six-week period, recording one of the highest occupancy rates globally at 84%. In statements to the Emirates News Agency …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Monday with His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to review bilateral relations and explore ways to expand cooperation. The talks took place within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The meeting, held at …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Monday with His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, for discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in support of both countries’ development ambitions. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi during President Bio’s working visit …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recorded another year of strong performance in 2025, with 19,000 new companies joining its growing business community. This marks a 44 percent increase in new registrations compared to 2024, reflecting sustained investor confidence and the emirate’s continued appeal as a competitive base for global business operations. With this growth, RAKEZ is …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates continues its leading global role in supporting humanitarian response efforts in Sudan through the signing of a cooperation agreement between the UAE Aid Agency and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Under the agreement, the UAE will provide a grant of US$20 million to help accelerate emergency response efforts in Sudan by delivering …

DUBAI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the World Laureates Summit, the largest global gathering of Nobel Prize winners and recipients of other prestigious scientific awards. Also present at the inauguration were His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed …