ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE ranks first globally in health outreach programmes, community participation in health policy, and wellbeing promotion, according to the newly launched Health Inclusivity Index, developed by Haleon in partnership with Economist Impact. The findings were unveiled at a high-level panel discussion in Abu Dhabi hosted by Haleon, the UAE-UK Business Council, and Economist Impact under the theme ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greek regional carrier SKY express, opening access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional Eastern Mediterranean cities for customers travelling via Athens. The partnership, effective 14th July 2025, builds on the strong performance of the existing interline cooperation between the two airlines and significantly expands Etihad’s reach across the ...

SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) achieved a strong financial performance during the first half of 2025, achieving a net profit after tax of AED697.2 million, an increase of 25% compared to AED558.7 million in the first half of 2024. Income from investments in Islamic financing and sukuk grew by AED113.6 million, or 6.4%, reaching AED1.9 billion in the first half ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, held a phone call today to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations in a manner that serves shared interests and brings prosperity and progress to both peoples. During the call, His Highness and His Excellency ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been appointed Chair of the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been appointed Vice Chair. Under the leadership of Her Highness Sheikha ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Frontline Heroes Office (FHO) reaffirmed the importance of investing in the potential of young people and equipping them with essential and future-focused skills. On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, observed annually on 15th July, FHO said that such efforts are considered a cornerstone for supporting and sustaining frontline sectors across various vital fields. The Office ...

GENEVA/WAM The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office and the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the development of intellectual property (IP) in the UAE in line with international best practices. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al ...

ABU DHABI/WAM In a strategic step to advance its digital transformation, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) announced commencing a comprehensive transition of its services and infrastructure to cloud computing. This step aligns with the Abu Dhabi government’s vision, spearheaded by the Department of Government Enablement (DGE), to enable a fully AI-native government by 2027. Through this ...

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) has issued its annual report for 2024, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to empowering the judicial workforce and enhancing its capabilities. The report highlights a series of exceptional achievements that underscore the Institute’s pivotal role in advancing judicial and legal competencies. These efforts reflect the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Police have arrested and extradited to authorities in Belgium three prime suspects wanted in that country in connection with cases of cross-border organised crime. The trio were listed in the most wanted category by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol). The three Belgian nationals were held based on ...