DUBAI/WAM DP World has attracted AED854 million in investments across Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in the first four months of 2026, underlining continued investor demand for Dubai’s trade and industrial hub. The investments reflect commitments made by Jafza tenants to develop and expand facilities across manufacturing, logistics, food production, healthcare, vehicle handling and heavy equipment. Momentum continued through March …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence announced that over the past 48 hours, UAE air defence systems successfully detected and intercepted six hostile UAVs that attempted to target civilian and vital areas in the country. The air defence forces successfully intercepted and neutralised the hostile targets with the highest levels of readiness and efficiency, without any human casualties or impact …

FUJAIRAH/WAM The National Media Authority (NMA) organised a panel discussion in Fujairah as part of the sessions of the 2026 National Campaign to Raise Awareness of Media Content Standards, which is being held across all regions of the UAE to highlight approved standards and best practices regulating content creation and strengthening the integrated media environment in the country. The session …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, part of Digital Dubai, announced the results of the Commercial and Residential Real Estate Price Index for the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting continued strong growth across Dubai’s property market. Data showed strong performance in the residential sector during 2025, with the overall index recording annual growth of 9.81 percent compared to 2024. Villas …

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has directed the adoption of a national healthcare system that guarantees comprehensive medical care and health services for all citizens. The system is underpinned by a fully integrated national health insurance scheme covering all emirates of the country. The announcement reflects the leadership’s commitment to ensuring …

BRAZZAVILLE/WAM AD Ports Group has awarded three major contracts for the design and construction of marine and landside infrastructure, and the sourcing of crane equipment, for the Noatum Ports Pointe-Noire Terminal in the Republic of the Congo. The container terminal is being developed under AD Ports Group’s majority-owned joint venture with the CMA CGM Group, through its subsidiary CMA Terminals, …

ABU DHABI/WAM Investcorp Capital (ICAP), an Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) listed alternative investment company founded by the Investcorp Holdings B.S.C. (c ) group (Investcorp), today announced the acquisition of a diversified US industrial real estate portfolio with an aggregate value of more than $200 million, comprised of 19 industrial properties totaling approximately 1.4 million square feet across Dallas–Fort Worth, …

RAS EL HEKMA/WAM Modon Holding and Montage Hotels & Resorts have announced Montage Ras El Hekma, which will introduce the first branded residences for purchase at Ras El Hekma on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. This is the first Montage resort in Egypt – supporting the emerging city’s growth as a global hub for leisure, business and tourism. Montage Ras El Hekma …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The OceanX Education Portal, a first-of-its-kind immersive projection dome experience, is now on display at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi until December 2026. The portal invites visitors to explore beneath the surface of the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, offering an experiential window into ocean science, exploration, and discovery. Developed through a …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Council for Fatwa announced the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah for the year 1447 AH this evening, Sunday, 29th Dhul Qa’dah 1447 AH, corresponding to 17th May, 2026. The announcement followed the review of moon-sighting results and observation reports submitted by specialists, experts and traditional moon-sighters across the UAE through …