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UAE President meets US President on sidelines of G7 Summit

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit taking place in Évian-les-Bains, France. His Highness and President Trump discussed strategic cooperation and joint efforts to further strengthen UAE-US relations in support of both countries’ mutual interests. The two sides also exchanged views …

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UAE President participates in G7 Summit in France

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan participated in the 52nd G7 Leaders’ Summit, hosted by the French Republic in Évian-les-Bains from 15 to 17 June 2026. The summit brought together the leaders of the G7 countries, consisting of France, the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Canada, and Japan, alongside leaders of a number of …

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15 Abu Dhabi establishments recognised in fifth edition of Urban Treasures initiative

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced 15 establishments as the latest additions to Urban Treasures in the initiative’s fifth edition. Now marking five years since its launch, Urban Treasures has become one of DCT Abu Dhabi’s key modern heritage initiatives, recognising businesses that have served generations of residents and contributed …

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AD Ports, Dajin Heavy Industry sign pact to explore opportunities

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dajin Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. a leading offshore wind equipment manufacturer to explore long-term cooperation across offshore wind supply chain development, maritime logistics, port infrastructure, and strategic vessel investments. The collaboration builds on a series of strategic initiatives and partnerships announced by AD Ports Group in the renewable …

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DMCC plans to unveil unified platform to support trade

DUBAI / WAM DMCC has announced plans to launch DMCC Campus and DMCC Intelligence, two new platforms aimed at helping businesses, governments, and institutions respond to the forces reshaping global trade. The move marks an expansion of DMCC’s role beyond business infrastructure and company formation, reflecting growing demand for specialist expertise in areas such as trade strategy, technology adoption, economic …

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UAE continues support for Euphrates flood victims in Syria

DEIR EZZOR / WAM UAE Aid Agency carried out an urgent relief assistance to support families affected by recent flooding of the Euphrates River in Syria, in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian response to support the brotherly Syrian people. The move builds on …

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Mubadala partners with Equitix to invest in Greenlink

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) has acquired $200m of Equitix’s stake in Greenlink, a joint venture between Equitix and Baltic Cable which operates a 504MW subsea electricity interconnector linking Great Britain with Ireland. This investment reflects Mubadala’s continued focus on infrastructure assets that support more connected, efficient, and resilient power systems. Greenlink is a high-voltage subsea interconnector …

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UAE and French Presidents discuss bilateral ties and regional developments on sidelines of G7 Summit

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday met with His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The two leaders reviewed the longstanding ties between the UAE and France and discussed ways to expand cooperation, particularly in the fields of investment, …

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UAE President and Canadian Prime Minister discuss cooperation on sidelines of G7 Summit in Évian

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, today discussed bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperation, particularly in the fields of the economy, investment, energy, technology, and artificial intelligence, to support the development ambitions of both nations. The meeting took place on the …

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