AL ARISH/WAM The 249th convoy of UAE humanitarian aid arrived in the Gaza Strip, as part of the “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” to support Palestinian brothers. The convoy carried more than 195 tonnes of shelter materials and supplies. The convoy comes as an extension of the UAE’s steadfast commitment to alleviating the suffering of Gaza’s residents and reaffirms its unwavering …

DUBAI/WAM Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Airbus, the global aerospace leader, to manufacture the Ailerons for the Airbus A320 models. The signing of the MoA represents a major milestone for Strata, underscoring its continued commitment to advancing strategic partnerships within the aerospace …

DUBAI/WAM Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun), the national authority mandated to enable, regulate, and sustain the UAE’s defence and security industrial ecosystem, announced the signing of seven new contracts on behalf of the Ministry of Defence during the fourth day of the Dubai Airshow 2025, with a total value of AED 6.427 billion. Over the first four days of …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, held talks today to review bilateral relations and explore opportunities to enhance collaboration in line with both countries’ development ambitions. The Canadian Prime Minister, who is on an official visit to the UAE, was welcomed by H.H. at …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, have toured Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, located in …

DUBAI/WAM Boeing and flydubai on Wednesday announced the airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its fourth 737 MAX purchase. The agreement for 75 orders and 75 options will enable flydubai to modernise its fleet and further expand its growing network. The Dubai-based carrier said the 737 MAX’s fuel efficiency, range and reliability has enabled its network expansion, …

DUBAI/WAM Emirates on Wednesday announced orders for 8 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB84 engines, at the Dubai Airshow 2025. Worth US$ 3.4 billion at list prices, this top-up order will boost the airline’s A350-900 fleet to a total of 73 units when all deliveries are completed. To date, Emirates has received delivery of 13 A350 aircraft. …

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited National Art Expressions, organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). Taking place at the Louvre Abu Dhabi park until 8th December 2025, the event features more than 1,500 creative works …

DUBAI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the third day of the Dubai Airshow 2025, held at Dubai World Central and running until 21 November. During the visit, His Highness toured the pavilions of several national and international companies specialising in aircraft manufacturing and air defence systems. He was briefed on the latest innovations, technologies, …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to Dr Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, President of the sisterly Republic of Iraq, expressing his sincere sympathies over the passing of his brother, Shamal Jamal Rashid. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …