ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone attack in the Strait of Hormuz targeting a cargo ship operated by a South Korean company, which resulted in a fire onboard the vessel with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack constitutes a grave threat …

ABU DHABI/WAM Sanad, part of Mubadala Investment Company, has announced the establishment of an AED480 million ($130 million) aircraft engine Repair Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Al Ain Region, a strategic investment designed to capture the next phase of global engine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) growth and accelerate Sanad’s trajectory towards becoming the fifth largest engine MRO provider in …

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, met with Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, along with a number of the company’s senior leaders and employees, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, H.H. reviewed the latest developments in both the freight and passenger rail projects, as well as …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, held a phone call to review bilateral ties, particularly in economic and development sectors, and ways to enhance cooperation within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, to support lasting prosperity for both nations and their peoples. The two …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that on Sunday, May 10, 2026, UAE air defence systems successfully engaged 2 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of these blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defenses have engaged a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,265 UAVs. No martyrs, fatalities, or injuries have been reported in the …

MUSCAT/WAM Data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf indicate that the GCC economies recorded positive and balanced performance during the third quarter of 2025, with the non-oil sector leading balanced growth alongside the continued structural shift toward diversifying sources of income. The data indicate that the nominal GDP of the …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone attack that targeted a commercial cargo vessel in the territorial waters of the State of Qatar, which resulted in a limited fire onboard the ship with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that such terrorist attacks constitute a …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it recorded 30,697 membership renewals during April 2026. The figure marks the highest monthly total in the chamber’s history, reflecting the business community’s continued confidence in Dubai’s positive economic outlook, unique competitive advantages, and ability to generate high-value opportunities. The …

DUBAI/WAM The UAE National Orchestra brought Dubai Opera to its feet during Sing for the Nation, an evening that saw audiences singing together across generations in a shared celebration of music, culture, and national identity. Throughout the performance, audiences joined the Orchestra and choir in singing many of the UAE’s most recognisable patriotic songs, creating an atmosphere of collective participation …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a delegation from the National Defence College, headed by Major General Saeed Salmeen Al Alawi, Commandant of the National Defence College. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed congratulated the National Defence College delegation on the 50th anniversary of the unification of the Armed …