DUBAI/WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) announced today that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of Macquarie AirFinance Limited (MAF) for an approximate enterprise value of US$7 billion. The combined company will have a pro forma fleet of 1,029 owned, managed and committed aircraft and will serve 191 airline customers in 79 countries. Narrowbody aircraft will represent …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has launched a series of global Ramadan initiatives and campaigns, reflecting its steadfast commitment to promoting the values of compassion, tolerance and giving. Spanning continents and distinguished by innovative ideas and approaches, the initiatives further cement the UAE’s position as a beacon of humanitarianism and underscore its leadership in extending support to those in …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center and Yas Clinic – Khalifa City, accompanied by a number of donors and patients who have been treated using innovative stem cell-based therapies. During the meeting, held at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi, His Highness exchanged …

DUBAI/WAM The Middle East’s aviation and cruise industries are entering a phase of global expansion, solidifying the region’s status as a major international travel hub. These industries are set to be the focus of attention at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 4th to 7th May. According to the …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE National Orchestra has joined the World Association for Performing Arts (WAPA), marking an important step in the Orchestra’s long-term strategy to build an international network of creative and institutional partnerships. The membership follows the UAE National Orchestra’s participation in the Beijing Forum for Symphonic Music, where Managing Director Sheikha Alia bint Khalid Al Qassimi was invited …

ABU DHABI/WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, and Barakat Group, a UAE-based fresh food and juice producer, on Wednesday announced the commencement of construction of a dedicated baby food manufacturing facility through Barakat Group’s joint venture with Pure Baby Food Industries, in KEZAD. The project marks the development of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s first industrial-scale facility dedicated …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received a written message from His Excellency Lee Jae-myung, President of the Republic of Korea, regarding cooperation between the two countries and opportunities to further strengthen ties as part of their Special Strategic Partnership. The message was delivered by His Excellency Kang Hoon-sik, Special Envoy of …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks on Tuesday with His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, to explore ways to strengthen cooperation across a range of areas within the framework of the two countries’ strategic partnership. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing the …

GAZA/WAM The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip received a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to review the medical services provided to Palestinian patients and the UAE’s medical support for the health sector and hospitals amid the dire conditions facing Gaza’s healthcare system. During the visit, the field hospital handed over essential medicines and medical supplies to …

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Development Council at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi to review the implementation of various government policies and programmes. The Council discussed several proposed projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency across multiple …