BRUSSELS/WAM The European Union (EU) has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on a number of countries in the region, describing them as a serious violation of their sovereignty and an unacceptable escalation that threatens regional security and stability. The EU called on Tehran to immediately halt indiscriminate strikes and refrain from any further steps that could contribute to widening the …

ABU DHABI/WAM A senior delegation from Abu Dhabi has visited the Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) to check on the condition of individuals injured due to the regional events and reviewed the level of treatment services being provided to them. The delegation included Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of the …

ABU DHABI/WAM In implementation of its supervisory and regulatory role over the UAE capital markets, and pursuant to the applicable laws and regulations, the UAE Capital Market Authority announces that the UAE capital markets, including the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), will be closed effective Monday, 2 March 2026, and until further notice. The Authority …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has announced the closure of its Embassy in Tehran and the withdrawal of its Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, along with all members of its diplomatic mission, in response to the blatant Iranian missile attacks that targeted the UAE’s territory. These hostile attacks against civilian sites, including residential areas, airports, ports, and …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence has announced that the UAE air force and air defence forces have so far dealt with 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 541 Iranian drones since the start of the Iranian attack. The ministry said that on the morning of the second day of the attack, UAE air force and air defence forces …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received a phone call from His Excellency Dr Abdul Latif Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq, during which they discussed the serious military escalation in the region and its repercussions for regional security and stability, in addition to the blatant Iranian attacks on the territory …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, along with Crown Princes, Deputy Rulers, and Sheikhs, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, in the presence of His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, who is on a …

FUJAIRAH/WAM Qidfa Village in the Emirate of Fujairah has received an international recognition certificate under the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) initiative for the recognition of villages, joining the FAO Museum and Network (FAO MuNe). The recognition comes in appreciation of the UAE’s efforts to preserve natural heritage and biodiversity, safeguard food traditions, and link food …

SHARJAH/WAM Air Arabia on Thursday announced the launch of its daily non-stop service connecting Sharjah International Airport with Rome Fiumicino Airport. Commencing on 1st July 2026, the new route will further strengthen the airline’s growing European network and enhance direct connectivity between the UAE and Italy. The addition of Rome marks another milestone in Air Arabia’s steady European expansion and …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Keeta, the international on-demand food delivery platform backed by global technology leader Meituan, to facilitate data sharing, knowledge exchange, and technical cooperation to enhance the food delivery, transportation and logistics sectors in the emirate. Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Under-Secretary of ADDED, witnessed …