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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on the occasion of King’s Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has maintained its global leadership in entrepreneurship, ranking first worldwide for the fifth consecutive year in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2025/2026 report. The UAE outperformed many advanced economies, reaffirming its position as the best environment globally for starting and operating new businesses. The UAE ranked first among high-income economies in eight major indicators, including physical …

DUBAI/WAM Speakers at a session titled ‘Reshaping the Gulf’s Image in Global Media’ outlined a strategic roadmap to transform regional media from a defensive actor into the author and director of the global narrative. They highlighted the strategic weight of the regional image as a soft-power asset, calling for proactive management and comprehensive intellectual and cultural safeguards. The session is …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has partnered with 10 global early childhood startups through its Anjal Z programme to enable parents and caregivers across the UAE to access practical solutions and services that support children’s quality of life, learning, cognitive development, and positive family bonding at home. The Authority explained that these partnerships provide a range …

DUBAI/WAM Emirates has completed the first installation of next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi on its Airbus A380 aircraft, marking a significant leap in inflight connectivity. The A380, among the first commercial aircraft to offer onboard internet, previously operated with systems delivering less than 1 Mbps. The new setup, featuring three Starlink antennas per aircraft, boosts connectivity capacity up to a thousand-fold, offering …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks targeting several cities and military sites in the Republic of Mali, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE’s strong condemnation of such criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms …

DUBAI / WAM The Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA) has launched the Family Day initiative at Soun Center for Care and Rehabilitation, reinforcing the role of families in supporting juvenile rehabilitation and reintegration. Aligned with the objectives of the Year of the Family 2026, the initiative emphasises that structured family engagement can serve as a key therapeutic tool. It …

DUBAI / WAM Quiqup, a UAE-based innovative e-commerce logistics provider, has launched “Shop Local”, a new initiative designed to help consumers discover and support local businesses across the UAE, while giving SMEs greater visibility and easier access to customers through a dedicated online platform. “Shop Local” brings together UAE-based brands in one platform, making it easier for consumers to browse, …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE Banks Federation (UBF) approved its 2026 strategy at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), in the presence of representatives of all its member banks. The strategy, endorsed by UBF’s board at a meeting held prior to the AGM, focuses on advancing the sector’s role in economic growth and reinforcing the UAE’s leading position among the world’s …

ABU DHABI /AD MEDIA OFFICE The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) convened the Industrial Resilience and Supply Chain Continuity Forum in Abu Dhabi with high-level participation from ministries, relevant authorities, leaders, experts, and CEOs from the industrial sector, in the lead-up to the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE). MIITE is the UAE’s flagship industrial …