ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, as well ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi City Municipality, through the Sub-Municipalities Operations Sector – City Municipality Centre, has completed the comprehensive redevelopment works of Bainuna Park in Abu Dhabi, enhancing the park’s amenities to cater to visitors of various age groups. The park’s modern facilities include children’s play areas, green spaces and barbecue zones, with thorough consideration for the needs ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The inaugural Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial commences its second phase with seven new unveilings and installations at iconic locations across the emirate. Taking place until April 30 2025, the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial aims to celebrate art, culture and community. The exhibition features site-specific installations by more than 70 artists from the UAE and ...

DUBAI/WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that Dubai’s energy demand increased by 5.4 percent in 2024 compared to 2023. Al Tayer said that energy demand in 2024 was 59,594 gigawatt hours (GWh), compared to 56,516 GWh in 2023. He further noted that DEWA continues to increase the capacity of transmission ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has partnered with Taaleem Holdings PJSC (Taaleem), a leading K-12 premium education provider in the UAE with a portfolio of 34 schools, to develop a Harrow International School site on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, the first based in the GCC Region, as well as the first boarding school in the emirate. ...

SHARJAH/WAM The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), a UAE-based non-profit organisation, has launched its annual Zakat campaign to collect funds and donations aimed at providing financial and emotional support to cancer patients. Under the theme “Togetherness Conquers,” the campaign seeks to alleviate the financial burdens of various cancer treatment programmes for patients and their families, making a real impact on ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has initiated the second phase of its public awareness campaign to enhance the safe and responsible use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems across the Emirate, in conjunction with the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Operating under the slogan “Your Safety is Our Priority,” the campaign aims to heighten ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE continues to strengthen its support for startups and entrepreneurship through flexible government policies, advanced legislation, and world-class infrastructure, making it one of the most attractive destinations for investors and entrepreneurs globally. The UAE’s economic vision, centred on diversification, sustainability, and innovation, plays a key role in fostering the startup sector. The country offers a competitive environment ...

DUBAI/ WAM The UAE has secured 10th place globally in the Global Soft Power Index 2025. The UAE’s Nation Brand also witnessed a significant increase in its value from $ trillion to 1.223 trillion dollars in 2025. The Global Soft Power Index, published by Brand Finance, evaluates 193 countries based on insights from 173,000 business leaders, policymakers, and civil society ...

GENEVA/ WAM Shahad Matar, Deputy Permanent Representative and Acting Charge d’Affaires at the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, participated in the joint launch by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) of the 2025 Humanitarian ...