GAZA/WAM The United Arab Emirates, in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, continued the airdrop of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip under the ‘Birds of Goodness’ initiative, with the 56th airdrop carried out today for the third consecutive day. These efforts are part of ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’, reflecting the UAE’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Cyber Security Council and the Ministry of Defence have announced the continued enhancement of strategic cooperation to strengthen cybersecurity governance, drive innovation, and bolster digital resilience, in line with the UAE’s vision and firm commitment to cybersecurity as a key pillar of national security. The Council and the Ministry discussed mechanisms for unifying efforts to reinforce ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Space42, a UAE-based global AI-powered SpaceTech company, part of technology group G42, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft and Esri to deliver high-resolution, scalable base maps across all 54 African countries, serving over 1.4 billion people. Known as the “Map Africa Initiative,” the project will create the most comprehensive base map of the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree No. 93 of 2025 promoting His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, to the rank of General. The Decree shall be published in the official gazette and shall be effective ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s Zayed Sustainability Prize, a pioneering global award that has transformed the lives of over 400 million people, has officially closed submissions for its 2026 awards cycle. A total of 7,761 entries from 173 countries were received across the six categories of Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools, reflecting the Prize’s continued role ...

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Emirates Food Industries, a member of the National Holding Group. This strategic collaboration will initially see the development of state-of-the-art silos at Khalifa Port’s South Quay, further enhancing the port’s capabilities, reinforcing its position as a premier logistics and trade hub in the region, and strengthening the ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), today announced its best-ever performance for the first half of a year, reinforcing its pivotal role in driving the future of finance and contributing to the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. In the first six months of 2025, DIFC saw a ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Dina Boluarte of the Republic of Peru on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security has urged all customers—citizens, residents, and visitors wishing to come to or live and work in the United Arab Emirates—to exercise caution when applying for services and to rely solely on authorised channels. The Authority warned against responding to misleading advertisements promoted by unauthorized offices or companies through ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE continues to adopt a forward-looking vision to enhance the regulatory and legislative frameworks governing family businesses in the country. This vision aims to foster sustainable growth, ensure long-term viability, and strengthen the sector’s contribution to national economic competitiveness both regionally and globally. The Ministry of Economy and Tourism played a key role in issuing the world’s ...