ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone attack that targeted a commercial cargo vessel in the territorial waters of the State of Qatar, which resulted in a limited fire onboard the ship with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that such terrorist attacks constitute a …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it recorded 30,697 membership renewals during April 2026. The figure marks the highest monthly total in the chamber’s history, reflecting the business community’s continued confidence in Dubai’s positive economic outlook, unique competitive advantages, and ability to generate high-value opportunities. The …

DUBAI/WAM The UAE National Orchestra brought Dubai Opera to its feet during Sing for the Nation, an evening that saw audiences singing together across generations in a shared celebration of music, culture, and national identity. Throughout the performance, audiences joined the Orchestra and choir in singing many of the UAE’s most recognisable patriotic songs, creating an atmosphere of collective participation …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a delegation from the National Defence College, headed by Major General Saeed Salmeen Al Alawi, Commandant of the National Defence College. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed congratulated the National Defence College delegation on the 50th anniversary of the unification of the Armed …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Christian Stocker, Chancellor of Austria, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation and opportunities to expand ties, particularly in the economic, development, industrial, renewable energy, technology, and artificial intelligence sectors, among other areas that support …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, who is on a fraternal visit to the UAE. The two sides discussed fraternal ties and cooperation, particularly in areas that support shared development priorities and contribute to further prosperity for their peoples. They also …

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 attended the 2026 commencement ceremony of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The fifth and largest class since the university’s establishment comprises 140 graduates from 23 countries. The cohort includes 11 PhD and …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) is showcasing its ‘Farm to Factory’ framework during its participation in the Make it in the Emirates 2026 exhibition. The framework aims to strengthen food value chains and advance food processing industries in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, under the theme “From Farm to Factory… Abu Dhabi Creates Food …

ABU DHABI/WAM Saif Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of the Ports Cluster Ports Cluster – AD Ports Group, has revealed that the Group has successfully handled more than 70,000 TEUs through Fujairah Terminals and processed over 100 cargo vessels daily during the recent period marked by regional developments. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of ‘Make …

ABU DHABI/WAM Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, said that between 2015 and 2024, the UAE attracted approximately 251 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the industrial sector, with total capital commitments amounting to nearly US$33 billion. These projects contributed to the creation of more than 38,000 jobs, reflecting the growing confidence of investors in the UAE’s industrial capabilities. …