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ABU DHABI/WAM Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC (“Alpha Dhabi” or “the Group”), a global investment holding company headquartered in Abu Dhabi and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX: ALPHADHABI), today announced its financial results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026. The Group delivered a strong performance, with revenue of AED 58.3 billion and net profit of AED …

ABU DHABI/WAM Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, described the UAE as the world’s most forward-looking country for artificial intelligence adoption. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026), Altman addressed the agreements announced involving OpenAI, ADNOC and G42, saying the partnership between the three parties would help shape and enable the energy …

ABU DHABI/WAM Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, participated in a high-level Ministerial Panel at ADIPEC 2026, held under the theme “Energy Security Is National Security: Building Resilient Supply in an Uncertain World.” During the discussion, Al Mazrouei emphasised that energy security is a fundamental national and economic priority, particularly amid geopolitical uncertainty, rising global demand, …

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage 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, today opened the 42nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026). The exhibition and conference are being held at ADNEC Centre …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Dr Markus Söder, Minister-President of the German state of Bavaria, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation between the UAE and Bavaria across priority sectors that support future growth, including …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, to explore opportunities for advancing cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting focused on leveraging advanced AI technologies to accelerate government transformation and drive innovation across Abu Dhabi’s …

SAGA / WAM The UAE Balloon Team, represented by the UAE ONE hot-air balloon, is participating in the 39th Saga International Balloon Fiesta, which began on 31st October and runs until 3rd November 2026. The UAE ONE balloon has taken to the skies over Saga, Japan, marking the first Arab participation in this prestigious festival alongside hundreds of international teams …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, participated in the 118th session of the Tourism Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), held in Paris, France, with the participation of Badreya Al Maidoor, Assistant Under-Secretary for Support Services at the Ministry. According to a Ministry statement issued today, the UAE …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC on Monday announced at ADIPEC that it has taken final investment decision (FID) for the Ruwais Diyab Unconventional Gas Development in Abu Dhabi, advancing its integrated global gas growth strategy and unlocking a new source of reliable energy for the domestic and international markets. The project will deliver 345 million standard cubic feet per day …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Annual Government Challenge, a new national platform that enables employees of federal ministries and entities to take part in designing and developing innovative solutions for national priorities, and to turn outstanding ideas into practical, scalable projects and …