ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the world’s most advanced digital-asset markets, according to the Global Digital Assets Report 2025 issued by the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) in collaboration with Arthur D. Little. Released during the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, the study highlights how the UAE’s regulatory progress is setting international standards for …
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SHARJAH/WAM Menassah Distribution is presenting 850 of the latest titles from Emirati publishers at its pavilion during the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, which runs until 16th November. The company continues to connect readers with books and enhance the experience of visitors at what has become one of the world’s largest and most prominent cultural and literary gatherings. Under this …
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday welcomed His Excellency Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, who is on a working visit to the UAE during which he took part in the UAE–Chad Trade and Investment Forum. During their meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, the two …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has continued its relief efforts to support those affected by the earthquake that struck northern Afghanistan. To date, the UAE has dispatched five aircraft carrying a total of 5,400 food baskets weighing 135 tonnes to assist and support those impacted by the earthquake’s aftermath.\ The fifth plane arrived within the past 24 hours, carrying …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced 29 commercial deployment agreements for autonomous mobility technologies on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, held as part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW). Marking a decisive moment in global smart mobility, the landmark deals, secured by ADIO with partnerships involving K2, LODD Autonomous (LODD), Autologix, Sinaha, TractEasy, …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, and HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, have witnessed the announcement of signing 18 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the UAE and Chad on the sidelines of the UAE–Chad Trade and Investment Forum held in Abu Dhabi. The signed MoUs …
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Monday from the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The call discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in support of their mutual interests. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration and to building on …
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ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE The second edition of Animenia will take place from 11 to 15 February 2026 at Manarat Al Saadiyat. The event features anime, music, food, and entertainment, and invites visitors to showcase their talent and costumes at its cosplay competition, which features a prize pool of AED400,000. The festival will celebrate the world of anime, transporting fans and gamers …
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ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME Abu Dhabi Art has revealed participating artists for its 2025 Artist Commissions in Cultural Sites programme. The Abu Dhabi-based trio Ramin Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh and Hesam Rahmanian, alongside Nike Davies-Okundaye, and Issam Kourbaj, have been invited to showcase their commissioned works at Al Ain City, opening to the public from 19th November 2025 and remaining in …
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ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Federative Republic of Brazil, over the victims of the devastating tornado that hit the state of Paraná, which resulted in several deaths and injuries, wishing a speedy recovery to all those injured. His Highness …
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