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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD, the Chinese company specialising in electric vehicle manufacturing, new energy technologies and sustainable mobility solutions. During the meeting, His Highness reviewed the …

  ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has emphasised the importance of strengthening resilience, responsible innovation, and governance to enhance the stability, growth, and competitiveness of the financial sector, to fulfil its role in socio-economic development and reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading global financial centre. During his participation …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Zayed Charity Run Organising Committee has announced the second edition of the Run for the Nation, Hassantak Ya Watan, taking place on 29 November 2026 in Abu Dhabi, with more than 20,000 UAE Nationals and residents expected to participate. Coinciding with the UAE’s National Day celebrations, the sporting and community event aims to …

ABU DHABI / WAM As part of Abu Dhabi Festival 2026, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Founding Honorary Patron of Abu Dhabi Festival, Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Patron of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority (NMA), said the declaration of 2026 as the “Year of the Family” by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan embodies a far-sighted vision that recognises that society’s strength and the sustainability of its achievements begin with the family, the first …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has approved the organisation’s 2030 strategy, which aims to amplify Alkhair – an Arabic word that represents the essence of goodness in all forms, …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a ceremony honouring government entities, leaders and outstanding professionals who won the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award 2026. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Jonathan Powell, Britain’s National Security Adviser. During the meeting in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the friendly relations between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, as well as ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields in a manner …

ABU DHABI/WAM Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) today announced that renewable and clean energy generation across Abu Dhabi, powered by nuclear, solar, and wind, has increased by over 1,000 per cent between 2020 and 2025, reflecting the success of the Emirate’s energy transition. This progress reflects EWEC’s long-term capacity planning and the integration of renewable and clean energy technologies …

ABU DHABI/WAM A record-breaking ADIPEC 2026 concluded today with more than 50,000 deals worth an estimated US$67 billion recorded over four days, a 26.4% increase on 2025. Held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and hosted by ADNOC, the world’s largest energy event welcomed 240,000 attendees from 170 countries, reinforcing its position as …