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ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen carrying a number of Egyptian sailors, which was subsequently taken into Somali territorial waters. The UAE affirmed that such criminal acts constitute a direct threat to maritime security and the safety of international trade routes. In a statement, the Ministry of …

ABU DHABI/WAM The second edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS 2026) opened on Tuesday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together decision-makers, developers, investors, financiers and innovators to discuss the future of sustainable urban development. Running until 14th May 2026, the summit reflects Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a global platform for shaping future cities and developing more …

DUBAI/WAM Under the directives of the Dubai Civility Committee, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) continues to regulate the placement of trade-name signage across commercial shopfronts, supporting efforts to preserve the emirate’s overall visual appearance, reduce visual clutter, and enhance road safety. The measures are based on the guidelines set out in the Outdoor Advertising Manual, introduced in …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has designated 21 individuals and entities on its Local Terrorist List over their links to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The designation was issued pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. (63) of 2026, under which the UAE Cabinet approved the inclusion of 16 individuals and five entities on the approved list of individuals and organisations supporting terrorism (Local …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Rosen Zhelyazkov on the occasion of taking the constitutional oath as Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED3.5 billion in April 2026, through 15,669 transactions across the emirate, according to data issued by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. The total traded area in sales transactions reached approximately 13 million square feet, reflecting the stability of Sharjah’s real estate market. The real estate sector in Sharjah is …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), in collaboration with its national strategic cybersecurity partner CPX Holding, announced the launch of the ‘UAE Cyber Factory’ to strengthen the nation’s digital leadership and reinforce its cyber sovereignty. As cyber threats continue to evolve in scale and complexity, the initiative is set to enhance the country’s ability to anticipate, …

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Investment Company on Tuesday announced a US$325 million investment in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, which, once completed, will be the world’s single largest offshore wind farm, located off the Norfolk coast in the United Kingdom. Mubadala is investing alongside a consortium led by Apollo-managed funds, which includes USS and La Caisse. The investment follows Apollo Funds’ …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reviewed the progress of the new UAE government framework project, …

GULF TIME As Dubai’s real estate sector continues to post record levels of activity, Newbury Developments has announced the launch of its new residential project series, “Chapter,” in a move that reflects developers’ growing appetite for expansion within the UAE property market, amid rising demand for modern mid-market housing in emerging districts. The first project under the new series is …