ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, held a phone call today to discuss bilateral cooperation across various fields. The two leaders reviewed key areas of collaboration, particularly in the sectors of economy, investment, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, food security, renewable energy, and sustainability. …

ABU DHABI/WAM Hotel establishments in Abu Dhabi generated revenues amounting to AED847 million in April 2025, comprising AED540 million from rooms, AED256 million from food and beverage, and AED51 million from other services. According to preliminary data released by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and issued by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, hotels across the …

ABU DHABI/WAM Aldar has acquired high-quality warehousing and light industrial real estate assets in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi from Waha for AED530 million. The assets, which are located at ALMARKAZ Industrial Park – a flagship Industrial and Business Park Development – add 182,500 sqm of net leasable area (NLA) to Aldar Investment’s income-generating logistics portfolio. The freehold …

ABU DHABI/WAM AL TAIF, the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and an entity of EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ST Engineering Land MRO & Services, a Singapore-based global technology, defence and engineering group. The preliminary agreement was signed by Rashed Al Kaabi, …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation from the UAE Pilgrims’ Affairs Office and affiliated committees responsible for supporting Emirati pilgrims during this year’s Hajj. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. His Highness praised the Office’s efforts in delivering comprehensive support to UAE pilgrims, from their …

ABU DHABI/WAM New data released by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) showed that Abu Dhabi achieved a 7.5 percent growth in population in 2024, reaching a total of 4,135,985 people. This growth rate substantially exceeds that of established international financial centres, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s strengthened position as a preferred destination for international professionals, investments, and businesses. The emirate’s …

ABU DHABI/WAM Zayed University (ZU) has joined more than 90 leading institutions worldwide as a member of the Digital Education Council (DEC), a global community dedicated to advancing AI literacy, responsible digital transformation, and innovation in education. ZU is the first university from the UAE to join the DEC, marking a significant milestone in the universities strategic vision to equip …

AL AIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today offered his condolences on the passing of Mohammed Mubarak Ali Al Salmeen Al Mansoori, along with his son and daughter, during a visit to the family’s condolence majlis in Al Ain. His Highness offered his sincere condolences to the family, praying for God to grant the deceased …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the families of the victims and the brotherly Sudanese people following the collapse of a gold mine in the town of Houeid, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere sympathy and wishes for a speedy recovery …

ABU DHABI/WAM The activities of the Drug Prevention Forum (2025) concluded today. The forum, organised by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with the Anti-Narcotics Council and the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police under the slogan “A Conscious Family… A Safe Society,” was held on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by many community members, …