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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, witnessed the signing of a contract to purchase C-390 Millennium aircraft for UAE Air Force. This came during a visit made by His Highness to the stand of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement at Make it in the Emirates 2026 …

PARIS / WAM French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned Iran’s strikes on the UAE, describing them as “unjustified and unacceptable” and pledging continued French support for the UAE and regional allies. “As it has done since the start of the conflict, France will continue to support its allies in the Emirates and in the region for the defence of their …

LONDON / WAM British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned the Iranian ​drone and missile strikes targeting the ‌United Arab Emirates. “We ⁠stand in solidarity with the UAE ​and will continue to support ​the defence of our partners in the Gulf. This escalation must cease. Iran needs ​to engage meaningfully in negotiations ​to ensure the ceasefire in the Middle …

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Rail transported 1.8 million tonnes of sulphur in 2026, alongside more than 4 million tonnes of aggregates and over 129,000 containers, reflecting continued growth and operational efficiency, according to Adhraa Almansoori, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability at Etihad Rail. Almansoori told Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the sidelines of Make it in the Emirates 2026, that …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed terrorist, unprovoked Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the country using missiles and drones, which resulted in the injury of three Indian nationals. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a dangerous escalation, an unacceptable act of …

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 …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia. Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with …