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ABU DHABI/WAM Cultural Foundation, a cultural centre under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced its September–December 2026 season, featuring international performances, art exhibitions, community activities and the launch of the literary programme El Marmas. The performing arts programme opens on 17th September with Mid-Autumn Festival: A Moonment to Remember, featuring the China …

DUBAI/WAM The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has launched Click and Travel, described as the world’s first mobile service enabling passport control officers to complete passengers’ entry and departure procedures at their location within airport terminals during peak periods and emergencies. The service uses mobile devices integrated with GDRFA Dubai’s systems and databases, alongside …

ABU DHABI/WAM SAFEEN Drydocks, the shipbuilding and repair subsidiary of Noatum Maritime, has expanded its drydocking operations with the addition of a 230-metre floating dock at Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi. Designed to accommodate ocean-going commercial vessels and rig repair projects, the new dock strengthens SAFEEN Drydocks’ ship repair, maintenance and refurbishment offering, while improving turnaround flexibility for customers. SAFEEN …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany on Wednesday 9 September. During the visit, His Highness will meet with German President His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German Chancellor His Excellency Friedrich Merz to discuss the strong and enduring ties between the two countries and …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, in the Saadiyat Cultural District of Abu Dhabi. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed said that investing in museums is an investment in humanity’s future, fostering awareness among future generations and enabling …

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) affirmed that empowering Emirati women is a key pillar of the UAE’s comprehensive development strategy, given their pivotal role in the nation’s progress, their active contributions across various professional fields, and their influence in supporting their families and inspiring their communities. As part of its efforts to mark …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Federal Republic of Germany share strong and diverse relations that have continued to grow over 54 years of cooperation across politics, economy, investment, energy, industry, technology, innovation, education, culture and tourism. Relations between the two countries are founded on dialogue, mutual respect and shared interests, with common positions on …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed …

ABU DHABI / WAM As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at an accelerating pace, Emirati women’s participation in science and technology is no longer simply a notable presence, but an active contribution to knowledge creation and shaping the future, supported by a national ecosystem that has made education, scientific research and innovation key pillars of development. Among the Emirati …

DUBAI / WAM Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, affirmed that the UAE joins the international community in marking the seventh International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies and in calling for stronger cooperation and practical solutions that improve air quality while advancing climate action and economic resilience. “This year’s International Day of …