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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE is spearheading international efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition through humanitarian assistance, development partnerships and agricultural innovation, aiming to save lives, strengthen food system resilience and ensure sustainable supplies. These efforts were reflected in a range of initiatives throughout 2026, including humanitarian campaigns targeting the most vulnerable, international partnerships to expand nutrition programmes, and …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, Head of the Catholic Church, on the success of his surgery. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across various sectors, particularly economic and trade ties, in support of mutual interests, prosperity and growth. The meeting, held at Sheikh …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy over the victims of attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in several deaths and injuries. …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Middle East’s unparalleled influence on global energy security, investment and industrial development will take centre stage at ADIPEC 2026, as Abu Dhabi welcomes regional and international energy leaders from 2-5 November. Long established as a cornerstone of global energy supply, the region will help shape the next phase of energy development through major investments in infrastructure, technology …

BRUSSELS/WAM A delegation from the UAE Federal National Council (FNC) participated on Thursday in a meeting of the Gulf-European Parliamentary Committee, held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, with representatives of the legislative councils of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. The meeting was part of preparations and coordination for the second meeting between the Speakers of the Shura, …

ABU DHABI/WAM Yas Island Abu Dhabi is preparing to host a series of international sporting events, concerts and cultural activities in the final quarter of 2026, including the Formula 1 Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, UFC 333, the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship and the Abu Dhabi Comedy Season. Following a record year that saw Yas Island welcome over 44 …

ABU DHABI / WAM Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), through its Institute of Foundation Models (IFM), and Inception42 have introduced Jais 3, a fleet of AI models built for Arabic and part of the Jais family first launched in Abu Dhabi. Jais 3 understands spoken and written Arabic across dialects, produces Arabic text and carries out practical …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy over the victims of attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in several deaths …

DUBAI / WAM The 1 Billion Followers Summit and the National Media Authority, in collaboration with Simon Squibb, content creator and Founder of Dream Group, have launched the 100 Dreams initiative. The initiative aims to establish 100 content businesses by providing funding, support and mentorship to help content creators with inspiring ideas take their first steps towards establishing their own …