SHARJAH/WAM The Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF), based in Sharjah, is implementing a proactive strategy to protect children by rewiring the structures that allow abuse, trafficking, and injustice to persist. On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, marked annually on 30th July, KSQF recognises that today’s crises are interconnected; displacement caused by climate disasters leads to school …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Drilling Company announced today its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2025, delivering record-breaking performance across revenue, EBITDA and net profit while maintaining strong momentum in shareholder returns and delivering regional expansion. The company posted a net profit of $692 million for the first half, up 21 percent year-on-year, driven by fleet expansion, …

ABU DHABI/WAM Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, announced the official opening of its first office in Shanghai dedicated to its agency and maritime services arm – Noatum Maritime Services. The new office contributes to the Group’s international expansion strategy and capitalises on Shanghai’s prominence as a major trade and logistics hub. Noatum Maritime Services …

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 …