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AL AIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday attended the graduation ceremony of the 50th batch of officer cadets and the first batch of university officer cadets at Zayed II Military College in Al Ain. His Highness congratulated the graduates and wished them success in their military careers as they prepare to serve the …

ABU DHABI/WAM Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has recorded a significant increase in its Sustainable Fisheries Index, reaching 100 percent by the end of 2025, up from 8 percent in 2018. The achievement reflects the effectiveness of Abu Dhabi’s approach to restoring marine resources through scientific policies, habitat protection and the development of a sustainable system to enhance fish …

DAMASCUS/WAM The Syrian–Emirati Medical Readiness Forum concluded in Damascus under the patronage of the Syrian Ministry of Health, with the participation of more than 200 medical, nursing, paramedical and technical professionals from hospitals affiliated with the Ministries of Health and Higher Education, as well as the Police. The forum was held within a strategic plan to train 10,000 healthcare workers …

ABU DHABI / WAM Business Tabloid Publications has honoured Masdar City Free Zone with three major awards, cementing its position as the UAE’s fastest growing free zone and a catalyst for entrepreneurship and technology advancement. Dr. Mohamed Al Breiki, Executive Director of Masdar City, accepted the awards at a ceremony on behalf of the business community, which recorded notable expansion …

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced a faculty, four PhD students and a Postdoctoral Fellow have been named among the prestigious Forbes Middle East’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 in the Science and Technology category, reinforcing the University’s status as a leading institution fostering talent that drives innovation and addresses global challenges. Zeinab …

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) on Monday announced that it has sold its minority stake in Arcadia Consumer Healthcare (Arcadia), a leading consumer health and wellness platform headquartered in the United States, in conjunction with the recently announced acquisition of Arcadia by funds managed by Bansk Group (Bansk). Philip Yifei Bao, Director, Private Equity at Mubadala, commented, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Republic of India celebrates Republic Day on 26th January each year. This year marks the 77th anniversary of the occasion, as the country marks an important phase in its development journey, characterised by reliance on innovation, entrepreneurship and investment in human capital. The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the UAE and India represents a model of …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on the occasion of Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the 31st edition of Gulfood, marking the largest edition in the history of the world’s leading food and beverage sourcing event. Gulfood 2026 runs until 30th January across more than 280,000 square metres at the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City …

AJMAN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. (1) of 2026 establishing the Rental Dispute Resolution Centre in the emirate of Ajman, replacing the existing rental disputes committee. The law aims to strengthen the legislative framework governing rental relations in the emirate, while reinforcing the principles of justice and …