ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has initiated the second phase of its public awareness campaign to enhance the safe and responsible use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems across the Emirate, in conjunction with the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Operating under the slogan “Your Safety is Our Priority,” the campaign aims to heighten ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE continues to strengthen its support for startups and entrepreneurship through flexible government policies, advanced legislation, and world-class infrastructure, making it one of the most attractive destinations for investors and entrepreneurs globally. The UAE’s economic vision, centred on diversification, sustainability, and innovation, plays a key role in fostering the startup sector. The country offers a competitive environment ...

DUBAI/ WAM The UAE has secured 10th place globally in the Global Soft Power Index 2025. The UAE’s Nation Brand also witnessed a significant increase in its value from $ trillion to 1.223 trillion dollars in 2025. The Global Soft Power Index, published by Brand Finance, evaluates 193 countries based on insights from 173,000 business leaders, policymakers, and civil society ...

GENEVA/ WAM Shahad Matar, Deputy Permanent Representative and Acting Charge d’Affaires at the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, participated in the joint launch by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) of the 2025 Humanitarian ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) PJSC (“ADNOC”), the current majority shareholder of 90% of the ordinary shares in ADNOC Gas plc (“ADNOC Gas” or the “Company”) (ADX Symbol: ADNOCGAS / ISIN: AEE01195A234), announced today its intention to offer approximately 3.1 billion shares through a Marketed Offering (“the Offering”). Offering Highlights • 3,070,056,880 shares are being made available ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX 2025) on Thursday. The event is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) alongside the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 2025). During his visit, President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed toured the exhibition, exploring the pavilions and stands ...

ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ADNOC Board of Directors. During the meeting at ADNOC’s Headquarters, His Highness reviewed ADNOC’s domestic growth initiatives, including its unconventional exploration programme, as it ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has invited investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and business financiers, worldwide to take advantage of the numerous benefits of UAE’s Business Opportunities Visa. This visit visa for exploring business opportunities grants the holder permission to travel to the country for either a single visit or multiple visits, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Calidus, a leading UAE-based defence manufacturing company, has today announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with France’s Safran Electronics & Defence, a global leader in aerospace, defence, and security systems. This partnership aims to address the growing demand for advanced aerial delivery support services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a focus on ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, who is visiting the UAE. His Highness discussed with Rubio cooperation between the two countries, as well as ways to further enhance ties across various fields in pursuit of their joint interests. The meeting also covered a range of ...