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ABU DHABI/WAM The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemn Israeli occupation authorities continued closure of the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Sharif to Muslim …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE National Orchestra has released a special musical tribute, titled Men, by God, Truly Men, featuring the poem “Rijal Wallah Rijal” written by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, honouring those who dedicate themselves to protecting the nation. The performance brings together the orchestra and choir in a gesture of unity and gratitude to …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is participating in the 55th edition of the London Book Fair, taking place from 10th to 12th March 2026 at Olympia London. At its pavilion, the Centre will be showcasing a selection of prominent titles from its …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Etihad Rail Freight services across the UAE’s national railway network continue to operate normally, ensuring the uninterrupted movement of goods throughout the country and supporting the resilience of national supply chains. Over the past nine days alone, Etihad Rail Freight, one of Etihad Rail’s subsidiaries has operated more than 100 freight train trips, transporting more than …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector in the emirate, affirmed its efforts to enhance market stability and ensure the availability of high-quality goods and services at fair prices, aimed at supporting the national economy and protecting consumer rights. The authority explained …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has been named ‘Risk Manager of the Year 2026’ at the prestigious Central Banking Awards. Presented by the UK- based Central Banking publication, the award recognises central banks that demonstrate exceptional excellence and adopt world-class methodological practices in risk management. This global award serves as a testament …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the friendship and strategic cooperation relations between the UAE and the Federal Republic of Germany, and ways to further enhance them across various fields, …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed the escalating security and military developments in the region and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability. Both sides stressed the need for an …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Micheál Martin, Prime Minister of Ireland, during which they discussed the regional situation amid ongoing military and security developments and their serious implications for regional and international security. During the call, His Excellency Martin condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting …

CAPITALS/WAM Gold prices rose in spot trading this morning as a decline in oil prices eased inflation fears, while investors await a series of US economic data releases this week to assess the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. Gold prices rose 4% to $5,213.99 per ounce. Spot silver rose 6% to $88.89. Spot platinum gained 1% at $2,221.48, while palladium up …