ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the graduation ceremony of the 37th cohort of cadet officers, 40th cohort of …
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UAE, Russian Presidents hold talks in Moscow to strengthen strategic partnership
MOSCOW/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on Thursday held talks in Moscow focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries and advancing cooperation across various fields. The talks took place at the Kremlin during His Highness’ official visit to Russia. At the start …
Read More »Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s Sustainable Schools Initiative (SSI) wins 7-star global recognition
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s (EAD) flagship Sustainable Schools Initiative (SSI) has achieved 7-star recognition, the highest rating of excellence, at the 11th International Best Practice Competition (IBPC) 2025, organised by the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research in New Zealand. The 7-star rating puts SSI in first place of the 4th Environmental, Social …
Read More »ICP keen to support innovation, adopt technological solutions
ABU DHABI / WAM Ahmed Abdullah bin Lahej Al Falasi, Acting Director-General of Customs and Port Security at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), affirmed that the UAE’s hosting of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition 2026 reflects the advanced position the country has attained in customs operations and its leading role …
Read More »Dubai South attracts 653 new companies in 2025
DUBAI / WAM Dubai South welcomed 653 new companies in 2025, bringing the total number of operational businesses to more than 4,200, while achieving a 90 percent retention rate among existing companies. The company also recorded a 65 percent increase in new business licenses issued, reflecting sustained investor confidence and growing demand across its ecosystem. In real estate, Dubai South …
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid meets with President of Italy
DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday received Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, at Zabeel Palace. The Italian President is currently on an official visit to the UAE. His Highness welcomed the visiting President, highlighting the strong and long-standing relationship between the UAE and …
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid discusses bilateral ties, regional developments with Pakistani President
DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, met today in Za’abeel Palace in Dubai, with Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »UAE President receives Kuwaiti Defence Minister on working visit for ‘UAE-Kuwait: Brothers Forever’ week
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Minister of Defence of the State of Kuwait, who is in the UAE on a working visit during which he will take part in the ‘UAE-Kuwait: Brothers Forever’ week. The initiative begins today and will run for …
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