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Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed approves entrepreneurship and investment attraction strategies for Emirates Villages
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, has approved the National Strategy for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises in the Emirates Villages, together with the Investment Attraction Strategy. Both strategies …
Read More »UAE air defences intercept 7 ballistic missiles, 27 UAVs
ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE air defence systems on 13th March intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 285 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,567 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in six fatalities of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, and 141 …
Read More »Shakhboot bin Nahyan meets President of Zambia
LUSAKA / WAM Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, in Lusaka. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and …
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid issues law on violations, penalties, administrative measures in Dubai
DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Law No. (6) of 2026 on violations, penalties, and administrative measures in the Emirate of Dubai. The Law aims to establish a clear and binding legal framework for government entities on administrative violations, penalties, and …
Read More »UAE President and King of Jordan discuss regional developments and implications for security and stability
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, during which they discussed regional developments following recent military escalation and serious implications for the security and stability of the region. During the call, His Majesty …
Read More »‘Identity, Citizenship’ allows residents whose residency expired while abroad to enter UAE without new visa
ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to allow residents currently outside the UAE whose residency permits have expired to return to the country, as prevailing circumstances in the region have prevented their return due to airspace closures. The decision will remain in effect for one month starting from 28th February 2026. The …
Read More »UAE air defences intercept 10 ballistic missiles, 26 UAVs
ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defence systems on 12 March intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,540 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in six fatalities of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, and 131 minor to …
Read More »UAE and Syrian Presidents stress importance of dialogue and diplomacy during phone call
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, during which they discussed the latest developments in the region following recent military escalation and its serious implications for regional security and stability. They emphasised the importance of prioritising dialogue and diplomatic …
Read More »DMT confirms continuity of transport services across Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi (DMT) confirms the continuity of all vital transport services across Abu Dhabi, without any impact on operations at the present time, in line with approved operational and business continuity plans. These services include the road network and related infrastructure, traffic management systems and control rooms, …
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