ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the Presidential Camel Racing Team in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. During the meeting, His Highness the President reviewed the team’s achievements during the 2025-2026 season. Accompanied by His Excellency …

DUBAI/WAM Middle East Energy returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre on 1 – 3 September 2026, marking its historic 50th year since it staged its inaugural event in 1976. This milestone further reinforces Middle East Energy’s position as the event where the global energy industry comes to do business. This year’s event comes at a pivotal moment , as …

ABU DHABI/WAM Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, announced that startups in its community have raised more than $2.7 billion (AED9.9 billion) in funding and generated $1.5 billion (AED5.4 billion) in revenue by the end of 2025, marking a new milestone in Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a leading destination for high-growth technology companies.| The figures, published in Hub71’s annual 2025 …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME As global travel resumes and direct flights continue from the UAE and wider GCC region to the UK, London is reclaiming its crown as the ultimate summer destination. Statistics from VisitBritain show that the UK was the most visited destination in Western Europe amongst GCC tourists in 2025, with over 466 flight departures every week connecting the …

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded its highest-ever performance in 2025, with total trade reaching approximately AED491 billion, marking DIEZ’s fifth consecutive year of growth, with indicators reflecting a real expansion in goods movement and trade flows. The value of DIEZ’s total trade grew by 46% in 2025 from the previous year, while its total trade value …

AL ARISH/WAM Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys carrying 740 tonnes of food parcels aboard 60 trucks entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the Palestinian people and helping address their humanitarian needs amid challenging humanitarian conditions. The UAE humanitarian aid team in Al Arish prepared and loaded the convoys through the UAE Humanitarian …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed that the national “Naseej” initiative, launched under the directives of the UAE leadership, will contribute to recycling more than 220,000 tonnes of discarded textiles annually in the UAE, supporting the country’s efforts to advance industrial circularity, particularly in the textile sector. In statements to the Emirates News …

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the Kingdom of Denmark on the occasion of her re-election for a new term. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed …

ABU DHABI/WAM SAFEEN Drydocks, a shipbuilding, repair and maintenance company, has secured two major vessel construction contracts valued at AED1.3 Billion (US$354 million) in total, marking the largest awards secured by SAFEEN Drydocks to date and reinforcing the UAE’s growing position as a shipbuilding hub. SAFEEN Drydocks is a joint venture between AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS) and Premier Marine …

DUBAI/WAM In celebration of World Environment Day on 5th June, Emirates is highlighting the significant impact of its closed-loop recycling programme, first launched in June 2023. Over the past year, the airline has repurposed more than 88,000 kilograms of plastic from Economy Class inflight meal service items, transforming them into new products for use onboard. As part of its commitment …