ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has further strengthened its role in global industrial decarbonisation efforts following the reappointment of EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, as Co-Chair of the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID) for a second term. The reappointment reflects the UAE’s leadership and the role of its national companies in supporting …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has confirmed the readiness of ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi to host two major international events from tomorrow: the largest edition of Global Food Week 2026 and AI Everything 2026. The preparations underscore the Group’s continued commitment to delivering world-class events and its proven capability to support large-scale exhibitions, conferences and specialised programmes simultaneously, …

ABU DHABI/WAM Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), convened a meeting with the chief executive officers (CEOs) of banks operating in the UAE, in the presence of assistant governors and senior officials. The meeting reaffirmed the CBUAE’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the banking sector, safeguarding financial stability, and monitoring developments …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, have witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Aqaba–Al-Shidiyeh–Maan Railway Project in Aqaba, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The project is being developed by the …

ABU DHABI/WAM Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of Education, said that World Teachers’ Day embodies a shared expression of appreciation for a noble mission that shapes minds and broadens the horizons of societies, while honouring those who instil confidence, values and a passion for knowledge in students. Al Amiri noted that teachers have been key partners in the UAE’s …

ABU DHABI/WAM Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys comprising 55 trucks and carrying 617 tonnes of humanitarian aid entered the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of the UAE’s continued efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs. The convoys carried food and shelter supplies, contributing to the humanitarian response and helping alleviate the suffering …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE is looking to build and scale AI companies across key sectors, with finance emerging as a major area of opportunity as the technology reshapes how capital is deployed, investment decisions are made and banks operate. At Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026, the world’s largest AI-first Expo and Summit, taking place from 6–7 October at ADNEC Centre, …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, discussed bilateral relations and opportunities to expand cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, during a phone call on Sunday. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation under the strategic partnership between the two …

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, witnessed the unveiling of the probe for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA). Developed, assembled and tested in the UAE, the space probe reached the flight readiness …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, appointed H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, as Chairman of Al Wasl Sports Club. His Highness also appointed Sheikh Butti bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum as Vice Chairman of the Club.