ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has enhanced readiness to welcome guests throughout the holy month of Ramadan as part of a comprehensive nationwide Ramadan initiative. His Excellency Dr Yousef Al Obaidli, Director General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, held a coordination meeting with strategic partners of the Ramadan project, underscoring the …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Presidential Court announced that tomorrow, Wednesday, the 18th of February 2026, will be the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan in the UAE. In a statement, The Presidential Court announced that based on the decision of the Moon Sighting Committee for the month of Ramadan, issued by the UAE Council for Fatwa for the year …

DUBAI/WAM The UAE Space Agency announced today the extension of the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) – the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation – until 2028. Building on the exceptional performance of the Mars Hope Probe, the extension of the mission will provide valuable science, operational and mission experience for ongoing and future deep space missions, while continuing …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent congratulatory messages to the Kings, Emirs, and Presidents of Arab and Islamic nations, on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wished the leaders and their peoples continued good health and well-being, and further progress and prosperity for Arab and Islamic …

DUBAI/WAM Drydocks World, a DP World company, has joined the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC), expanding the consortium’s technical capabilities and industry collaboration. The agreement brings one of the world’s leading ship repair and retrofit facilities into the Athens-based non-profit industry collaboration, which was co-established by the Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and leading shipowners Capital Group, Navios Maritime Partners, …

ABU DHABI/WAM Waha Capital PJSC, an Abu Dhabi-listed investment management company, delivered one of its strongest years on record, reporting FY 2025 net profit attributable to shareholders of AED1.012 billion, driven by increased fee income and value realisation across portfolio assets. The company delivered total income of AED1,897 million in FY 2025, and net profit attributable to shareholders of AED1,012 …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 have officially drawn to a close with a memorable Farewell Ceremony, marking the conclusion of a one-of-a-kind international sporting celebration. Over …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Monday with His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, during which they discussed bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to continuing to advance …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, during which they discussed cooperation between the two countries and ways to further strengthen it in support of their shared interests and for the benefit of their peoples. The two leaders …

GAZA/WAM Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 continues to dispatch UAE humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip, with convoy number 301 entering the Strip carrying more than 290 tonnes of food parcels and supplies, as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people and alleviate their suffering amid difficult humanitarian conditions. The new convoy forms part of the …