CAIRO/WAM The League of Arab States affirmed that Arab countries have not been and will not be held hostage by Iran to settle scores. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, stressed that Tehran’s perceptions of controlling the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz are legally invalid, lack any justification or basis, and are completely rejected. …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further develop UAE–Albania relations across priority sectors, notably the economy, trade, renewable energy, and technology, in …

KUALA LUMPUR/WAM The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion has made a strong impact on the opening day of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) 2026, drawing significant attendance from international delegations, industry leaders, and representatives of leading international defence and security companies. The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion’s participation in DSA 2026, held at the Malaysia International Trade …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE real estate sector recorded robust performance during the first quarter of 2026, underscoring growing confidence among local and international investors in the market’s stability, adaptability to evolving conditions, and its capacity to sustain growth and deliver rewarding returns over the medium and long term. Real estate markets across the UAE witnessed notable growth in the first …

AL ARISH/WAM A UAE relief aircraft carrying 100 tonnes of food supplies arrived in Egypt’s Al Arish city as part of the “Humaid Air Bridge,” within the framework of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts under ”Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The shipment includes 3,978 food parcels prepared in accordance with the highest …

SHARJAH/WAM As part of its commitment to enhancing electricity networks and providing the best services to the emirate’s residents, Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) has completed a project to develop its control systems. This project involved connecting more than 10 substations to the Control and Monitoring Centre via communication networks and terminal control units. The project included the successful …

DUBAI/WAM Leaders of Dubai-based unicorn companies have reaffirmed the emirate’s status as a global hub for digital innovation and technology-led growth. The senior executives highlighted Dubai’s forward-looking regulatory environment, advanced infrastructure, and ability to attract international talent as key factors strengthening its appeal as a destination for high-growth digital businesses. They noted that Dubai has evolved into a strategic launchpad …

WASHINGTON/WAM The UAE reinforced its growing influence on the global financial stage during the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, held in Washington from 13th to 18th April 2026. The UAE delegation, led by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, delivered substantive outcomes across multilateral sessions and high-level bilateral …

KUALA LUMPUR/WAM The 19th edition of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2026) will commence tomorrow at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, with the UAE National Pavilion set to welcome international delegations, decision-makers and defence leaders over the four-day event. The UAE National Pavilion is participating with the support of the UAE Ministry …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received the credentials of a number of newly appointed ambassadors to the UAE. During the credential presentation ceremony, His Highness welcomed the ambassadors and wished them success in strengthening cooperation between the UAE and their respective countries in a way that supports mutual interests. He affirmed …