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DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a ceremony honouring government entities, leaders and outstanding professionals who won the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award 2026. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Jonathan Powell, Britain’s National Security Adviser. During the meeting in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the friendly relations between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, as well as ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields in a manner …

ABU DHABI/WAM Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) today announced that renewable and clean energy generation across Abu Dhabi, powered by nuclear, solar, and wind, has increased by over 1,000 per cent between 2020 and 2025, reflecting the success of the Emirate’s energy transition. This progress reflects EWEC’s long-term capacity planning and the integration of renewable and clean energy technologies …

ABU DHABI/WAM A record-breaking ADIPEC 2026 concluded today with more than 50,000 deals worth an estimated US$67 billion recorded over four days, a 26.4% increase on 2025. Held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and hosted by ADNOC, the world’s largest energy event welcomed 240,000 attendees from 170 countries, reinforcing its position as …

ABU DHABI / WAM Artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and energy resilience took centre stage on the third day of ADIPEC 2026. Leaders from across the energy, technology and investment sectors examined how AI can be deployed at scale to improve productivity, strengthen operational performance and support more secure energy systems. Discussions throughout the day reflected a broader industry shift …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP), managed by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), unveiled its Seventh Cycle Solicitation Document, outlining its latest research priorities and funding framework to advance rain enhancement science and technologies, particularly for arid regions. The Seventh Cycle will provide a total of US$3 million in funding across up …

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Energy aims to double its production over the next decade, with natural gas accounting for about 70 percent of its portfolio, Acting Chief Executive Officer Adnan Bu Fateem said. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2026, Bu Fateem said the company’s priority was to translate its strategy into …

ABU DHABI / WAM To enhance the experience of the Light & Peace Museum, which extends Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre’s mission of introducing audiences to the depth of Islamic civilisation, the Centre organised a cultural workshop titled ‘Astrolabe’ for more than 20 female students from Al Zalaqa School in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The workshop is part of …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Zayed Charity Run Organising Committee has announced the second edition of the Run for the Nation, Hassantak Ya Watan, taking place on 29 November 2026 in Abu Dhabi, with more than 20,000 UAE Nationals and residents expected to participate. Coinciding with the UAE’s National Day celebrations, the sporting and community event aims to …

DUBAI / WAM Lianlian DigiTech (02598.HK), a leading global payment and FinTech platform, announced the official opening of its Middle East regional office located in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. Building on the company’s earlier milestone of securing a Category 3D Payment Service Provider licence from …