Monday , 24 August 2026

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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends 5th Make it in the Emirates

ABU DHAB/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the fifth Make it in the Emirates, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 7th May 2026. The event is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry …

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UAE President on 50th anniversary of Armed Forces Unification: The UAE draws its strength from its people and its unity

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that since its founding, the UAE has pursued prosperity for its people and for the world, while responding with decisiveness and strength to anything threatening its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its people and residents. In a statement marking the 50th anniversary of the unification …

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Etihad Rail transports 1.8 million tonnes of sulphur, prepares for phased passenger launch in 2026

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Rail transported 1.8 million tonnes of sulphur in 2026, alongside more than 4 million tonnes of aggregates and over 129,000 containers, reflecting continued growth and operational efficiency, according to Adhraa Almansoori, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability at Etihad Rail. Almansoori told Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the sidelines of Make it in the Emirates 2026, that …

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UAE strongly condemns renewed unprovoked Iranian aggression using missiles, drones

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed terrorist, unprovoked Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the country using missiles and drones, which resulted in the injury of three Indian nationals. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a dangerous escalation, an unacceptable act of …

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UAE strongly condemns targeting of ADNOC national carrier while transiting Strait of Hormuz

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the Iranian terrorist attack involving two drones that targeted a national carrier affiliated with ADNOC as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underscored that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolution …

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UAE air defences detect four cruise missiles from Iran; intercept three, one falls into sea

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence announced the detection of four cruise missiles coming from Iran towards the country, noting that three missiles were successfully intercepted over the UAE’s territorial waters, while another fell into the sea. The ministry confirmed that the sounds heard in various areas across the country were the result of the successful interception of the aerial …

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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Group CEO of HSBC

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met Georges Elhedery, Group CEO of HSBC Holdings. The meeting explored prospects and avenues for collaboration in the banking and financial services sector. The discussion also highlighted the UAE’s business ecosystem, with a particular focus …

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UAE leaders congratulate Polish President on Constitution Day

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Karol Nawrocki of the Republic of Poland on the occasion of his country’s Constitution Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice …

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ADNOC to accelerate growth, delivery of its strategy with AED200 bn in project awards

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC on Sunday confirmed it is accelerating growth and delivery of its strategy with AED200 billion ($55 billion) in new project awards for 2026-2028. The planned project awards reinforce delivery of ADNOC’s five-year capital expenditure (CAPEX) plan approved by its Board of Directors last year and will usher in a new phase of world-scale project execution across its …

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