ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The MOTN Festival will return this December for its ninth edition. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and conceptualised and produced by event coordinator Brag, the festival will run for more than 30 days across three locations in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Taking place from 28 November to 2 December …

JEDDAH/WAM The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, participated in the fifth session of the Islamic Conference of Ministers Responsible for Water, held today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The UAE delegation was headed by Ahmed Mohammed Al Kaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Electricity, Water, and Future Energy Sector. During the conference, the UAE was elected …

ABU DHABI/WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) today announced a record Group net profit of AED16.02 billion for the nine-month period ended 30th September 2025, representing a 24 percent yoy increase, while Profit Before Tax grew 26 percent yoy to AED19.25 billion in 9M’25. Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE) stood at 20 percent, remaining well above the Bank’s medium-term guidance. …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Sheikh Ali Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has attended Global Food Week 2025, underway until 23 October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. H.H. toured the pavilions of local and international exhibiting entities, reviewed the latest F&B products and innovative agriculture technologies and services on …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to the social media platform X to congratulate Sanae Takaichi on becoming Japan’s Prime Minister on Tuesday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote, “I extend my congratulations to Sanae Takaichi on becoming Prime Minister of Japan and wish her success in leading the country towards …

DUBAI/WAM The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to post economic growth of around 6%, and the Emirate of Dubai to record growth of 3.4% during the current year 2025. The forecast for the two emirates was revealed by Dr. Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF, during a …

ABU DHABI/WAM Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has launched Hub71+ Life Sciences, a new specialist ecosystem to accelerate the development and commercialisation of health innovation across BioTech, MedTech, and digital health. The ecosystem positions Abu Dhabi as a global launchpad for life sciences founders, offering direct access to a network of regulators, hospitals, investors and industry partners. Announced at …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi’s food and beverage (F&B) sector has witnessed exceptional growth, reinforcing the Emirate’s position as a leading regional hub for the food industry. The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) announced that active memberships in the sector reached 24,594 by the end of September 2025; a clear indication of investor confidence and a thriving business …

DUBAI/WAM As part of the FEEL FOCUS for Government Futures Leadership Programme, the UAE Government shared its leading journey in adopting innovation and future foresight with a host of senior international government leaders visiting the country. The initiative is organised by the Government Experience Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, in collaboration with the Dubai Future Academy, the …