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ABU DHABI/WAM A pardon by His Highness the UAE President was issued today, Friday, 4th September 2026, for Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, who was convicted by the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal on 27th August 2026, of the offences with which he was charged and sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment and a fine of AED200,000. The necessary procedures have …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ADNOC Board of Directors, held at the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Khaled reviewed ADNOC’s efforts to ensure the delivery of …

ABU DHABI / WAM Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, UAE Minister of State, received a copy of the credentials of Geraldine McCafferty, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Arab Emirates. Nusseibeh wished the new Ambassador success in performing her duties and affirmed the UAE’s commitment to expanding cooperation with the United Kingdom in a …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the credentials of a number of newly appointed ambassadors to the UAE, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. His Highness the President welcomed the new ambassadors and wished them success …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026). The 23rd edition is being held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, under the theme A Legacy of Pride. His Highness reviewed …

ABU DHABI / WAM Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi have launched the “Member September” initiative for the first time, offering a shared membership experience that gives members broader opportunities to explore Abu Dhabi’s cultural and knowledge landscape and benefit from an integrated range of benefits, offers, events and exclusive experiences throughout September. The …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Alice Mina and Vladimiro Selva, Captains Regent of the Republic of San Marino, on the occasion of San Marino’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His …

Sanah Jain: SOW Fresh, founded by Komal Jain, is quietly redefining what mental health support is: not through clinics or prescriptions, but through soil, structure, and community. SOW Fresh began in 2018 as a sustainable agriculture initiative focused on chemical-free farming, regenerative soil practices, and community-based food systems. Over time, however, the farm evolved into something more layered. For many …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME MAIR Group PJSC (ADX: MAIR) (“MAIR” or the “Group”), a strategic investment company focused on grocery retail and commercial real estate in the UAE, announced the opening of Makani Shakhbout Community Center (“Makani Shakhbout”), alongside a new ADCOOP store within the center. The opening brings together ADCOOP’s retail capabilities and Makani’s community-focused real estate, creating …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Congress of Arabic & Creative Industries 2026, organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, has unveiled its programme for 20th September at Manarat Al Saadiyat. The congress will bring together policymakers, investors, technology leaders, academics and creators to examine the systems, partnerships and …