ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the Iranian terrorist attack involving two drones that targeted a national carrier affiliated with ADNOC as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underscored that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolution …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence announced the detection of four cruise missiles coming from Iran towards the country, noting that three missiles were successfully intercepted over the UAE’s territorial waters, while another fell into the sea. The ministry confirmed that the sounds heard in various areas across the country were the result of the successful interception of the aerial …

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 met Georges Elhedery, Group CEO of HSBC Holdings. The meeting explored prospects and avenues for collaboration in the banking and financial services sector. The discussion also highlighted the UAE’s business ecosystem, with a particular focus …

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended the opening of the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates, taking place from 4th to 7th May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in collaboration …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Karol Nawrocki of the Republic of Poland on the occasion of his country’s Constitution Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC on Sunday confirmed it is accelerating growth and delivery of its strategy with AED200 billion ($55 billion) in new project awards for 2026-2028. The planned project awards reinforce delivery of ADNOC’s five-year capital expenditure (CAPEX) plan approved by its Board of Directors last year and will usher in a new phase of world-scale project execution across its …

ABU DHABI/WAM The growth of the manufacturing sector last year, driven by the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), is strengthening the emirate’s position as the region’s most competitive industrial hub. In 2025, the number of new industrial establishments moving to full operation increased by 53 percent to reach 115 compared to 75 in 2024. Highlighting the Abu Dhabi Department of …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s flagship industrial forum opens Monday in Abu Dhabi with 120,000 visitors expected over four days and a host of new features designed to help businesses tap into one of the world’s most dynamic industrial development stories. The fifth and largest edition of Make it in the Emirates, taking place under the theme ‘Advanced Industry. Emerging Stronger’, …

ISTANBUL/WAM The UAE Pavilion will make a prominent appearance at the SAHA 2026 International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition, taking place from 5th to 9th May 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Centre. SAHA 2026 is recognised as one of the world’s most significant gatherings for the defence, aerospace, and security industries, drawing over 1,700 exhibitors and thousands of visitors from more …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The launch establishes a new pathway to prepare specialised government leaders …