ABU DHABI/WAM Heritage festivals organised by the United Arab Emirates have evolved into a unique cultural and humanitarian platform for the convergence of civilisations and human experiences, reflecting the spirit of openness and tolerance that characterises the country. These festivals also demonstrate the UAE’s ability to build strong bridges of communication linking the past with the present, while blending local …

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, has visited the seasonal art exhibitions organised by Louvre Abu Dhabi in collaboration with several leading international cultural institutions, including France Muséums, the Musée du Louvre (Paris), the Musée National Picasso-Paris. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received His Excellency Kirill Dmitriev, the Special Presidential Envoy for Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation of the Russian Federation. During the meeting, His Excellency Kirill Dmitriev conveyed the greetings of His Excellency President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, along with his appreciation to the UAE …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday visited the seventh edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). His Highness toured both exhibitions, organised by ADNEC Group, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and the Tawazun …

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 met with an executive management delegation from the Walt Disney Company, including Bob Iger, Chief Executive Officer, and Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences. The meeting discussed the development plans for the Disney Theme Park …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Shati, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. During the meeting, …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday offered his condolences on the passing of Hamad bin Rashid Al Hajri during a visit to the condolence majlis in Abu Dhabi. His Highness extended his sincere condolences to the family of the late Hamad Al Hajri, praying that God grant him eternal rest and bring …

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Water and Electricity Sector in Abu Dhabi, chaired the committee’s meeting on Wednesday at Qasr Al Watan. The meeting reviewed the latest developments in the water and electricity sector in the Emirate …

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 the seventh editions of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), organised by ADNEC Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, at …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) achieved a net profit after tax of AED7.1 billion by the end of 2025, recording a year-on-year growth of 16%, while net profit before tax increased by 18% to reach AED8.1 billion. Net profit after tax during the fourth quarter of 2025 amounted to AED1.75 billion, marking a 20% growth compared to the …