Thursday , 29 January 2026

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DCT Abu Dhabi participates in ITB Berlin 2026

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will exhibit at ITB Berlin 2026 from 3-5 March 2026, continuing its annual presence at one of the world’s most influential travel trade events and reinforcing Abu Dhabi as a leading global destination for culture-led travel. At ITB Berlin 2026, DCT Abu Dhabi and its stakeholders …

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ADNOC, TAQA announce 27-year utilities agreement with TA’ZIZ

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) today signed a 27-year Utilities Purchase Agreement to supply critical utilities to the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. The duration of the agreement includes the offtake of the utilities and construction of the plant. Under the agreement, ADNOC and TAQA will jointly develop the …

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QASR AL SARAB DESERT RESORT by Anantara unveils its winter experiences

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME As winter settles over the Empty Quarter, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara invites travellers to experience the Liwa Desert at its most captivating. With cooler temperatures, clear skies and golden dunes stretching as far as the eye can see, the winter months are the ideal time to explore the resort’s signature desert adventures, …

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Tunisian food exports to UAE reach AED140mn

DUBAI / WAM Youssef Bioudh, Head of the Tunisian Export Promotion Office in Dubai, said that the value of Tunisian food exports to the UAE amounts to around AED140 million annually, reflecting the strength of trade relations between the two countries. Speaking to Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of Tunisia’s participation in Gulfood Dubai, Bioudh explained that total …

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Dubai Municipality announces 3rd edition of Hatta Farming Festival

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Municipality has announced the return of the Hatta Farming Festival in its third edition, reinforcing its role as one of the emirate’s leading community and agri-tourism events. The festival is part of the “Dubai Farms” programme launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of …

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FAB posts AED21.11b profit in 2025

ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) reported a record Group net profit of AED21.11 billion in 2025, marking a 24 percent increase compared to the previous year, while profit before tax rose by 27 percent year-on-year (YoY) to AED25.20 billion. Operating income grew by 16 percent YoY to AED36.68 billion, supported by sustained business momentum and higher …

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AD Ports Group, BigBear.ai announce partnership

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group today announced a partnership agreement signed between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies, and the UAE business of BigBear.ai. BigBear.ai is a leading provider of mission-ready AI for national security, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, United States. The partnership announced during the World Customs Organisation Technology Conference, held in Abu Dhabi, will see the two …

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