DUBAI/WAM The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department reported a surge in the number of licenced international legal consultancy firms in the emirate during the first quarter of 2026. The total number of licenced international firms reached 86 by the end of March, a 2.3% increase compared to the end of 2025. The Department also recorded a 100% sustainability rate …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries, on Monday confirmed shareholder approval of all agenda items at its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), including a record $3.584 billion dividend for 2025, with a final dividend of $896 million payable in May. ADNOC Gas recently experienced an incident at the Habshan complex due to falling debris following the successful interception by …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that on Monday, April 6, 2026, the country’s air defences intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 19 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted a total of 519 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,210 drones. These attacks resulted in …

VIENNA/WAM The eight OPEC+ countries, namely the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and the Sultanate of Oman, announced an adjustment to oil production levels, reaffirming their joint commitment to supporting stability in global oil markets. The announcement followed a virtual meeting held today to review global market conditions and future outlook, as part of ongoing …

GAZA/WAM The United Arab Emirates continues its humanitarian efforts to address the catastrophic conditions facing the healthcare sector in the Gaza Strip, through the delivery of a shipment of medicines and medical supplies, with generous support from H.H. Sheikha Mouza bint Suhail Al Khaili, in response to growing medical needs amid challenging circumstances. At a value of more than AED …

ABU DHABI/WAM In a historic first, the UAE has become one of the world’s top 10 exporting countries, according to the latest figures from the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) “World Trade Prospects and Statistics” report. This achievement reflects the UAE’s position as a vital hub on international supply chains and its growing contribution to the wider global economy. The WTO …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence announced that UAE air defence systems on Sunday intercepted nine ballistic missiles, one cruise missile and 50 drones launched from Iran, with no casualties, injuries or fatalities recorded during the past hours. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 507 ballistic missiles, 24 cruise missiles and 2,191 drones. The …

ABU DHABI/WAM Presight, a leading global AI company, has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the governments of Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon to support each country’s national digital transformation initiatives. The three new agreements with these governments will further expand Presight’s growing portfolio of operations across the continent. Through these collaborations, Presight will work with national institutions …

NEW YORK/WAM UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate halt to the war in the Middle East and for current diplomatic efforts to be given a chance to achieve a peaceful solution based on international law and the United Nations Charter. He warned of the dangers of the ongoing war, which has entered its second month, and its …

ABU DHABI/PARIS/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and TotalEnergies, a global integrated multi energy company, have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2bn 50/50 joint venture (JV) that will merge their onshore renewable activities in nine countries across Asia. As electricity demand accelerates across Asia, this partnership brings together capital and …