ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly nations and a threat …

ABU DHABI/WAM The National Drug Enforcement Authority has established an integrated strategic system designed to protect all segments of society from the threat of drugs by coordinating security, prevention and treatment efforts following the highest standards of confidentiality. The initiative is guided by the visionary leadership of the UAE, which places human well-being, empowerment and quality of life at the …

ABU DHABI/WAM Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has announced enhancements to its financing ecosystem to empower national entrepreneurship and accelerate the growth of startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This is achieved through seven integrated financing programmes that support the needs of enterprises across different stages of growth, from inception and expansion to innovation and technology‑driven advancement. This …

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to Andy Burnham on the occasion of his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin …

DUBAI/WAM The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) delivered strong investment performance during the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), continuing to enhance the efficiency of its securities investment portfolio while achieving significant growth in market value and returns and consistently surpassing its performance targets. By the end of H1 2026, the cost value of the securities …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today reviewed the results achieved by the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade in the first half of 2026. His Highness stated: “Today, we reviewed the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade results for the first half of 2026 – and they are …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced that, effective Tuesday, 14 July 2026, UAE nationals will be able to renew their Emirates ID cards up to one year before their expiry date, extending the previous renewal period of six months. The decision forms part of ICP’s strategy to adopt innovative and proactive …

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded the First-Class Order of Independence to Antoine Delcourt, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the UAE, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as Ambassador to the country, in recognition of his efforts, which contributed to strengthening relations between the two countries across various …

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded the First-Class Order of Zayed II to Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of the French Republic to the UAE, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as Ambassador to the country. Noura bint Mohamed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, presented the Order to Niemtchinow during a meeting …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) signed an agreement for the BSE to become the first African exchange to join the Tabadul hub, establishing a direct link between the Middle East and one of Africa’s established and growing securities markets. The signing ceremony, held in Abu Dhabi, was attended by Neo …