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ABU DHABI/WAM Masdar City Free Zone (MCFZ), Abu Dhabi’s premier free zone and a global hub for clean technology, advanced industry and innovation, has signed a Services Agreement with Fazaa, giving eligible employees of its registered companies access to Fazaa’s Silver, Gold and Platinum memberships. The agreement was signed during LIVEX, Abu Dhabi’s inaugural Livability and Investment Exhibition. Masdar City …

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026), organised by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. During a tour of the exhibition, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed visited the …

ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar and Arada on Wednesday announced a landmark strategic partnership comprising major development opportunities on Yas Island and at Seih Sdeirah in Abu Dhabi, representing a combined value of approximately AED15 billion. The initial agreements comprise a strategic masterplan joint venture between Aldar and Arada to develop a large-scale mixed-use community at Seih Sdeirah on the …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Wednesday from His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The call discussed strategic cooperation between the two countries and opportunities to further strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in the economic and development fields, in support of their mutual interests and the …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) highlighted the private sector’s growing role in advancing sustainable development and expanding investment opportunities in the cities of the future. It said Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision, competitive business environment and strong public-private partnerships provide key foundations for opportunities that combine economic growth, sustainability and quality of life. …

AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has reviewed key research programmes and scientific initiatives undertaken by Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Al Ain Region to advance academic research, enhance the quality of higher education, and develop a knowledge-based and innovation-driven national economy. The meeting took place as …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE General Budget Committee held its 15th meeting to discuss the draft federal budget under the medium-term strategic plan for the 2027–2029 fiscal years. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; and H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al …

DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. (24) of 2026 pertaining to the reconstitution of the Supreme Fiscal Committee in the Emirate of Dubai, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh will serve …

MUSCAT/WAM His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman received today at Al Baraka Palace H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, and his accompanying delegation, as part of H.H.’s official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. At the outset of the meeting, H.H. conveyed the greetings of President His Highness …

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 …