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ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development, held as part of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026. During the session, the Ministerial Council reviewed various programmes and updates on government operations. H.H. Sheikh …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, announced that the subscription period for its AED 1.75 billion rights issue will open on 10 November 2026 and run until 24 November 2026, both days inclusive. The rights issue will support the Bank’s continued growth and the delivery of its Vision 2035 strategic priorities, while further strengthening …

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the UAE Government Annual Meetings represent an annual checkpoint for the nation to review priorities, evaluate performance and examine challenges and achievements. Commenting on the latest edition of the UAE Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi, …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Distribution reported a 37 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to US$791 million in the first nine months of 2026, while EBITDA rose 26 percent year-on-year to US$1.12 billion. Underlying EBITDA increased 14 percent year-on-year to US$944 million, reflecting the Company’s robust business fundamentals, with gross profit of US$1.67 billion (+20 percent year-on-year) supported by higher fuel …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, …

ABU DHABI /GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X on Sunday to congratulate all communities celebrating Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, in the UAE and worldwide. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote, “Best wishes to all those celebrating Diwali in the UAE and around the world. May this celebration …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dell Technologies to explore opportunities for cooperation in developing advanced technology solutions that enhance cyber resilience and business continuity, support the modernisation of the smart grid and substations, and expand the use of edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and data management. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD …

SHARJAH/WAM Dibba Al Hisn Municipality has launched its annual Planting Week, featuring a programme of community initiatives, interactive workshops and field activities to promote environmental sustainability, expand green spaces and foster a culture of planting throughout the community. The programme features a series of activities under the theme “A Generation Plants, A Generation Blossoms”, beginning with Family Day, which includes …

AL AIN/WAM Al Ain Region offers a distinctive blend of natural beauty, ancient history and Emirati heritage, with lush oases, historic forts, archaeological sites and cultural attractions establishing it as a leading tourism destination. Named Arab Capital of Tourism 2026, the region offers visitors experiences ranging from UNESCO World Heritage sites and traditional markets to mountain adventures and contemporary art. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Cancer Society announced that its events during Pink October attracted around 22,000 citizens and residents of all ages across the UAE, in a remarkable turnout reflecting the community’s engagement with health issues. This wide participation was supported by 450 volunteers who assisted the Society in organising 26 independent events through its branches, in addition …