DUBLIN / WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, and Chairman of Investopia, held two bilateral meetings with Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and Minister for Transport of the Republic of Ireland, and Paul Keeley, Director of Regional Development at Ireland’s National Tourism Development Authority (Fáilte Ireland), to discuss ways to enhance …
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ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy’s (AGDA) Board of Trustees, attended the graduation ceremony of the ‘Shapers of Tomorrow’ cohort of the Academy’s students for the 2024–2025 academic year. The ceremony was held at the AGDA headquarters in Abu Dhabi, …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour …
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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has secured more than 50 patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2025, reinforcing its status as a leading regional institution in innovation, applied research, and the advancement of the national knowledge economy. These patents span five major research domains aligned with the UAE’s …
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AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended the graduation ceremony of the 55th cohort of cadet pilot officers and the 15th cohort of female cadet pilot officers at Khalifa bin Zayed Air College, as well as course 1 graduates from Zayed Military University. HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will kick off 11th to 15th January, larger and more ambitious than ever before. Hosted by Masdar, the event will unite world leaders, investors and innovators to accelerate real-world solutions across interconnected global systems. …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates’ tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country’s most dynamic economic sectors and a major magnet for investment and visitors, supported by world-class infrastructure, flagship projects and strong competitiveness indicators. Tourism and travel sector contributed AED257.3 billion to gross domestic product, accounting for 13 percent …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), in partnership with Eni S.p.A. and PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), on Thursday announced the successful signing of a landmark structured financing transaction of up to AED40.4 billion ($11 billion) to monetise Hail and Ghasha’s midstream future gas production. The transaction, as part of the Ghasha concession project, will …
Read More »Mohammed Maktari, CEO, NIO MENA: The global EV share is projected to grow to 24% in 2025 and 26.7% in 2026. In the following years, this is predicted to rise to 42% in 2030, before hitting 64.1% in 2035, and 83% in 2040, as citied by Auto Vista. Electric mobility has now moved beyond the idea of the future of …
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Airports has entered the winter travel season with one of its strongest networks in history, as Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) welcome new airlines and expanded connectivity to meet rising seasonal travel demand. Direct traffic remains a defining feature of DXB’s winter season, now accounting for 55% of passenger …
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