ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence announced that UAE air defence systems on Sunday intercepted nine ballistic missiles, one cruise missile and 50 drones launched from Iran, with no casualties, injuries or fatalities recorded during the past hours. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 507 ballistic missiles, 24 cruise missiles and 2,191 drones. The …

ABU DHABI/WAM Presight, a leading global AI company, has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the governments of Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon to support each country’s national digital transformation initiatives. The three new agreements with these governments will further expand Presight’s growing portfolio of operations across the continent. Through these collaborations, Presight will work with national institutions …

NEW YORK/WAM UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate halt to the war in the Middle East and for current diplomatic efforts to be given a chance to achieve a peaceful solution based on international law and the United Nations Charter. He warned of the dangers of the ongoing war, which has entered its second month, and its …

ABU DHABI/PARIS/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and TotalEnergies, a global integrated multi energy company, have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2bn 50/50 joint venture (JV) that will merge their onshore renewable activities in nine countries across Asia. As electricity demand accelerates across Asia, this partnership brings together capital and …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on 2nd April 2026 engaged 19 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 457 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,038 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received a phone call from His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, during which they discussed regional developments and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability. The two sides discussed the continued Iranian terrorist aggression targeting …

ABU DHAB/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, during which they discussed developments in the region and their serious implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on maritime security and the global economy. The two …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced amendments to Cabinet Decision No. (74) of 2023 On the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures, pursuant to the amendments introduced under Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures, as amended, which entered into force on 1st January 2026. The amendments include clarifying …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Taxi Company PJSC, in partnership with Baidu Inc through its autonomous ride-hailing platform Apollo Go, has launched driverless commercial ride-hailing taxi services in Dubai via the Apollo Go app, marking the platform’s first international app deployment and a major milestone in the region. This strategic partnership combines Apollo Go’s cutting-edge autonomous technology with Dubai Taxi Company’s (DTC) strong …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (ADNOC Drilling or the Company) announced today that its shareholders approved all resolutions at its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), including the final 2025 dividend, bringing total annual dividend payments for 2025 to $1 billion. These approvals follow a defining year for ADNOC Drilling in which the Company delivered record financial and operational performance through …