ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways has enjoyed a golden year by collecting more than 25 prestigious international awards throughout 2025, with recognition spanning every aspect of the guest experience from cabin design to onboard catering, safety and operational excellence. The airline crowned the year by becoming only the fourth airline globally, and the first in the region, to attain the Seven-Star …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has announced its first project in Malaysia, with the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) to develop a 200-megawatt (MW) floating solar photovoltaic (PV) project at the Chereh Dam in Pahang State. The project will be developed by a consortium led by Masdar, together with Malaysian partners Citaglobal and …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Their Highnesses, along with other Sheikhs and guests, exchanged greetings and engaged in cordial conversation. They also discussed a number of topics related to national affairs and …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, King of Malaysia, who is on a working visit to the UAE lasting several days. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, where His Highness welcomed His Majesty to his second home, the UAE. …

DUBAI/WAM The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) and Kuwait Investment Company (KIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on sustainable investments supporting innovation and food security. The MoU was signed at AAAID’s headquarters in Dubai by Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of the AAAID, and Fawaz Sulaiman Al …

ABU DHABI/WAM Mubadala Investment Company has committed circa €300 million to partner with leading growth market sustainable infrastructure investor Actis in Rezolv Energy, a rapidly scaling independent renewable energy platform in Central and Eastern Europe. This investment aligns with Mubadala’s broader ambition to invest in leading platforms that will accelerate the global energy transition and develop resilient infrastructure that enables …

ABU DHABI/WAM Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, visited Zayed National Museum in the Saadiyat Cultural District, accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. During the visit, the French President and the accompanying delegation toured the museum’s galleries, including the section dedicated …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has recorded exceptional strides in the tourism sector, both in terms of its growing appeal to visitors from around the world and its ability to attract investment drawn by strong returns supported by a highly competitive investment environment. These achievements form part of an integrated national strategy aimed at reinforcing the UAE’s position among …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates continues to advance the new economy as a core pillar of sustainable economic growth, driven by innovation, advanced technology and the knowledge economy, contributing to economic diversification and enhanced competitiveness across sectors including artificial intelligence, financial technology, the green economy and advanced industries. The new economy reflects the UAE’s clear national vision to build …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates’ tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country’s most dynamic economic sectors and a major magnet for investment and visitors, supported by world-class infrastructure, flagship projects and strong competitiveness indicators. Tourism and travel sector contributed AED257.3 billion to gross domestic product, accounting for 13 percent …