GAZA/WAM The United Arab Emirates has dispatched its 328th humanitarian aid convoy to the Gaza Strip as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”, carrying a shipment of children’s clothing under the “Clothing of Hope for Our Children in Gaza” initiative. The convoy, which has arrived in Gaza, consists of 15 trucks loaded with 270 tonnes of clothing and garments for …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates, the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan renew their condemnation in the strongest terms of the blatant Iranian attacks, which constitute a flagrant violation of their sovereignty, territorial integrity, international law, international humanitarian law, and the Charter of …

AD MEDIA OFFICE / ABU DHABI The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) this week hosted a series of high-level meetings bringing together government bodies and business leaders to address market stability and supply chain challenges amid evolving global economic conditions. More than 80 public and private entities participated in the three-day dialogue sessions. Key stakeholders included the …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on Thursday intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 11 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,826 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition …

ABU DHABI/WAM Investments by banks operating in the UAE increased by 2 percent on a monthly basis, rising by AED16.9 billion during January 2026 to reach AED872.3 billion by the end of the month, while annual growth reached 17.4 percent compared to January 2025, according to banking indicators issued today by the Central Bank. Data showed that banks’ investments in …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defence systems on 25th March 2026 engaged nine UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,815 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of three members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and ADGM have successfully integrated their systems to allow the licensing and classification of engineering firms and professionals to work across the emirate. Previously, ADGM registered organisations and individuals, encompassing Al Reem Island and Al Maryah Island, served under separate regulatory frameworks as DMT-only classified firms operating with an Abu Dhabi …

ABU DHABI/WAM Gross banks’ assets increased by 1.4% from AED 5,339.9 billion at the end of December 2025 to AED 5,413.6 billion at the end of January 2026, according to a report on the Monetary & Banking Developments – January 2026 issued by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The report showed that the gross credit increased by 1.1% …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Logistics & Services Plc (ADNOC L&S) today announced that shareholders approved all agenda items at its Annual General Meeting, including the Company’s final dividend of $81.25 million (AED 298.39 million), bringing the 2025 full-year dividend to $325 million (AED 1,193.56 million). Recent regional developments have not materially affected ADNOC L&S’ global operations. Overall, the company remains financially …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on Tuesday intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 17 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,806 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as …