RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM International credit ratings agency Fitch has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘A+’, reflecting an easing of direct risks associated with geopolitical challenges since April 2026, whose impact was limited to a modest delay and a marginal increase in the cost of launching a potentially transformational investment project in the Emirate. …
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai CommerCity (DCC), the region’s first free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce and a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Group, continues to strengthen its position as an integrated platform supporting the growth of the digital economy and future commerce. This comes as the free zone prepares to deliver the …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of Education, said that World Teachers’ Day embodies a shared expression of appreciation for a noble mission that shapes minds and broadens the horizons of societies, while honouring those who instil confidence, values and a passion for knowledge in students. Al Amiri noted that teachers have been key partners in the UAE’s …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys comprising 55 trucks and carrying 617 tonnes of humanitarian aid entered the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of the UAE’s continued efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs. The convoys carried food and shelter supplies, contributing to the humanitarian response and helping alleviate the suffering …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE is looking to build and scale AI companies across key sectors, with finance emerging as a major area of opportunity as the technology reshapes how capital is deployed, investment decisions are made and banks operate. At Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026, the world’s largest AI-first Expo and Summit, taking place from 6–7 October at ADNEC Centre, …
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, discussed bilateral relations and opportunities to expand cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, during a phone call on Sunday. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation under the strategic partnership between the two …
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DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, witnessed the unveiling of the probe for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA). Developed, assembled and tested in the UAE, the space probe reached the flight readiness …
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DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, appointed H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, as Chairman of Al Wasl Sports Club. His Highness also appointed Sheikh Butti bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum as Vice Chairman of the Club.
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AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, and the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Sheikh Hazza was briefed on findings of the half-year performance report for 2026, including performance indicators related to …
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