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SHARJAH / WAM Arada has launched sales at Layan, the fifth phase of its landmark Masaar 3 forest community in Sharjah. The UAE-headquartered master developer has commenced off-plan sales for 437 new villas and townhouses, with more than two thirds of units comprising three- and four-bedroom family homes. Masaar 3 has established itself as one of the UAE’s fastest-selling suburban …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has officially joined the Svalbard Treaty, following Federal Decree No. 125 of 2025. This step strengthens the country’s role in polar science and international cooperation and reflects its commitment to protecting some of the world’s most climate-sensitive regions. Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago located in the far Northern Hemisphere of Earth, midway between mainland …

SHARJAH / WAM In a new scientific milestone highlighting Sharjah’s leadership in environmental research and biodiversity, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has announced the discovery of four spider species across various mountainous and valley ecosystems in the UAE. This milestone emphasises the richness of UAE’s natural environments and opens new pathways for understanding the delicate ecological …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries, on Monday confirmed shareholder approval of all agenda items at its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), including a record $3.584 billion dividend for 2025, with a final dividend of $896 million payable in May. ADNOC Gas recently experienced an incident at the Habshan complex due to falling debris following the successful interception by …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that on Monday, April 6, 2026, the country’s air defences intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 19 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted a total of 519 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,210 drones. These attacks resulted in …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait. During the meeting, the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister conveyed to His Highness the UAE President the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, and his …

ABU DHABI / WAM Noatum Ports, the international ports operating arm of AD Ports Group, today confirmed the delivery of three new ship-to-shore (STS) and six rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to its new multipurpose terminal in Safaga, Egypt, marking a crucial step ahead of the opening later this year of a major new commercial maritime gateway on the Red …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has announced that it mobilised and facilitated AED 20.3 billion in sustainable finance by the end of 2025, marking a strong year of execution and reinforcing its commitment to deploy AED 60 billion in sustainable finance by 2030. This performance underscores ADIB’s role as a trusted sustainable finance partner, supporting governments, …

ABU DHABI/TOTTORI / WAM A pergola that formed part of the United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has been installed in Tottori Prefecture, where it will continue to serve as a public space for visitors. Originally positioned at the entrance of the UAE Pavilion, the pergola provided a shaded area for millions of visitors as they approached …

ABU DHABI / WAM In implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), announced the extension of the Nafis programme until …