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ABU DHABI/WAM Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Board held its second meeting of the year today. The Board noted that the UAE’s financial system has demonstrated resilience during the …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a phone call from His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, during which they discussed developments in the region amid escalating military actions and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability. During the call, His Excellency Modi reiterated …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Zayed National Museum has been named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026, the magazine’s prestigious annual list that recognises 100 extraordinary destinations across the globe each year. The recognition places Zayed National Museum among a select group of the world’s most inspiring cultural and travel destinations, including one of only two destinations in …

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the directives of Sheikha Moza bint Suhail Al Khaili, the United Arab Emirates has dispatched an urgent shipment of medicines and medical supplies to the Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’. The aid, valued at more than AED2.7 million, comes as part of a rapid humanitarian response to support …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to discuss developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their implications for regional and international peace and security. During the call, His Majesty reaffirmed the Netherlands’ condemnation of …

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, one of the world’s leading hospitality and hotel management companies. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, in Dubai. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has launched a national campaign to promote the role of zakat during the final 10 days of Ramadan. The campaign aims to support family stability and strengthen solidarity across society, reflecting the authentic values of Emirati identity based on compassion and mutual support, in line …

ABU DHABI / WAM Wio Bank PJSC (Wio) reported a strong financial performance in FY2025, reflecting continued customer adoption and the expansion of its digital banking platform across the UAE. In its third full year of operations, the bank recorded AED1.24 billion in revenue, an increase of 55% year-on-year, alongside net profit of AED622 million, up 57%. More businesses, individuals …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Health and Queensland University of Technology (QUT), in collaboration with Siemens Healthineers and ArmHub, have concluded “Healthcare Innovation and Sustainability Week”, bringing together healthcare professionals, academics, students, and industry leaders from Brisbane and Dubai, to advance sustainability in academic health systems. Over two weeks, participants explored how technology-enabled care models, digital health, design thinking, and sustainability …