SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Tuesday attended the ceremony honouring the winners of the sixth edition of the Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage (SIACH) at the theatre of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage. The ceremony opened with a performance of Al Ahal art presented by the …
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ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi is cementing its position as a global destination for leisure and entertainment by continuing to develop world-class attractions for families, thrill-seekers and culture enthusiasts of all ages. The emirate’s expanding portfolio of attractions supports the Abu Dhabi Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to increase visitor numbers, enhance Abu Dhabi’s international appeal and drive sustainable …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) today renewed their UAE Dirham (AED)-Egyptian Pound (EGP) currency swap agreement at a signing ceremony held at the CBUAE’s headquarters. With a nominal value of AED5 billion, equivalent to EGP69 billion, the agreement is valid for five years and underscores the commitment …
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DUBAI/WAM Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Vice Chair of the World Governments Summit (WGS), affirmed that the World Governments Summit advances its global role not only through the ideas and perspectives it advances, but also through the strength of its community of partners and supporters. He said this community extends the Summit’s role and …
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received today His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, His Highness welcomed President Hichilema and wished him success in his new presidential term and in continuing his efforts to realise the aspirations of …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Eleven Emirati artificial intelligence experts from the National Experts Programme’s Artificial Intelligence track (NEP-AI) are engaging with some of Canada’s leading researchers and institutions to examine how frontier AI research can be translated into responsible applications in government and commercially viable solutions. The international study visit, which began on Monday and runs until 2nd October across …
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DUBAI / WAM Etihad Rail has begun trial operations of its passenger train ahead of the official launch of passenger rail services tomorrow, 30th September 2026, as part of efforts to enhance readiness, improve the efficiency of the transport system and provide safe, reliable and integrated mobility options across the UAE. The trial route runs from Abu Dhabi Station to …
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RIYADH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met on Tuesday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting was attended by His Royal …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has introduced a new regulatory framework that reduces the processing time for domestic heliport registration procedures from up to 135 days to just two working days by replacing the certification requirement for domestic heliports with a simplified registration system. The initiative marks a significant step in the evolution of …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, has signed an agreement with JINGDONG Property, the infrastructure investment and asset management arm of JD.com, Inc., to establish an advanced logistics facility in KEZAD Area A – KEZAD Al Ma’mourah. The project will …
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