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ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee for the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, has directed that an annual Emirates Open Masters Games be held in Abu Dhabi, with the aim of promoting physical …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has revealed the results of a public opinion survey on the emirate’s single-use plastics policy, launched by EAD in 2020 as a strategic step to promote environmental sustainability and reduce the negative effects of excessive plastic consumption. As one of the emirate’s pioneering initiatives launched to positively impact …

FUJAIRAH / GULF TIME The Fujairah Environment Authority (FEA), in cooperation with the Fujairah Research Centre, has released three green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) of varying sizes and ages back into their natural habitats, following their rescue in Fujairah by the Joint Marine Biodiversity Team — formed by the Fujairah Environment Authority and the Fujairah Research Centre — and their …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has chaired the meeting of the Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development, held at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the Council reviewed the readiness of ministries and federal entities to adopt Agentic AI …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the agency has announced the start of the 2026 camel grazing season in the emirate, exceptionally this year from 22 April until …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Taxi Company PJSC on Wednesday announced that it has entered into a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire 100% of the share capital of National Taxi LLC for a total Enterprise Value of AED1.45 billion, funded through new bank debt facilities. The final consideration is subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the …

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group’s total net profit in Q1 2026 soared 41 percent YoY to AED653 million during the first quarter of 2026, as a result of operating leverage, lower finance costs, and stronger contribution from joint ventures (JVs) and associates The group’s revenue surged 25 percent YoY to AED5.75 billion in Q1 2026, through pure organic growth, driven …

ABU DHABI/WAM Partners Capital Investment Group (Partners Capital), In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Chamber, announced the opening of its newest office in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President; Arjun Raghavan, CEO of Partners Capital; Khaled Abdulkarim Al Fahim, Chairman of the …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, the ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) 2026 is set to take place from 19th to 21st May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The launch was announced during a …

UMM AL QUWAIN / WAM “Mint Gateway” and “Alternative Venture Capital”, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Capital Group, have announced receiving in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to establish “Omla Community Bank”, which will be headquartered in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, with operational plans covering all emirates of the UAE. Speaking on behalf of …