ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar – and Global clean power leaders RWE welcomed the decision made by Lord Whitehead on behalf of the UK Energy Secretary’s legal authority to approve the Development Consent Order for the two Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind farms. The proposed wind farms, DBS West and DBS East, are expected …

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 attended the second Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), hosted by the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, under the theme Urban Evolution: Rethinking Cities, Redefining How We Live. During …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to expand cooperation, particularly in the economic, trade, investment, and renewable energy sectors, in support of both countries’ development priorities. They affirmed …

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group’s total net profit in Q1 2026 soared 41 percent YoY to AED653 million during the first quarter of 2026, as a result of operating leverage, lower finance costs, and stronger contribution from joint ventures (JVs) and associates The group’s revenue surged 25 percent YoY to AED5.75 billion in Q1 2026, through pure organic growth, driven …

ABU DHABI/WAM Partners Capital Investment Group (Partners Capital), In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Chamber, announced the opening of its newest office in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President; Arjun Raghavan, CEO of Partners Capital; Khaled Abdulkarim Al Fahim, Chairman of the …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries have reported a net income of $1.1 billion for Q1 2026, highlighting strong operational performance and robust financial health. The Company successfully fulfilled domestic customer requirements while efficiently managing logistics, inventories, and supply chains to mitigate the impact of ongoing export disruptions. Fatema Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Gas, said, …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen carrying a number of Egyptian sailors, which was subsequently taken into Somali territorial waters. The UAE affirmed that such criminal acts constitute a direct threat to maritime security and the safety of international trade routes. In a statement, the Ministry of …

ABU DHABI/WAM The second edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS 2026) opened on Tuesday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together decision-makers, developers, investors, financiers and innovators to discuss the future of sustainable urban development. Running until 14th May 2026, the summit reflects Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a global platform for shaping future cities and developing more …

DUBAI/WAM Under the directives of the Dubai Civility Committee, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) continues to regulate the placement of trade-name signage across commercial shopfronts, supporting efforts to preserve the emirate’s overall visual appearance, reduce visual clutter, and enhance road safety. The measures are based on the guidelines set out in the Outdoor Advertising Manual, introduced in …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has designated 21 individuals and entities on its Local Terrorist List over their links to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The designation was issued pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. (63) of 2026, under which the UAE Cabinet approved the inclusion of 16 individuals and five entities on the approved list of individuals and organisations supporting terrorism (Local …