ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Government held a comprehensive media briefing to present the latest developments and provide updates on the current regional situation. The briefing brought together representatives from the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, reflecting a unified …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has affirmed the readiness of its teams and systems to address crises and emergencies in light of the current developments that have led to the temporary suspension of flights as a precautionary measure. This comes within the framework of an integrated national system operating in direct coordination …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that UAE air defence systems intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 123 drones today, while one missile landed within the country’s territory without causing any human casualties. The Ministry stated that since the beginning of what it described as the blatant Iranian aggression, a total of 186 ballistic missiles have been detected …
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GENEVA/WAM The United Arab Emirates has affirmed that it reserves its full and legitimate right to respond to the Iranian attacks in accordance with international law, in order to protect its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. This came in a statement delivered by Shahad Matar, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations and other International …
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a phone call from His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, to discuss the military escalation in the region and its serious implications for regional security and stability. His Excellency Zelenskyy expressed Ukraine’s condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries …
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DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the winners of the Most Beautiful Quran Recitation for 2026 that forms part of the 28th edition of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award. His Highness honoured the winners during a reception for the Award’s finalists held at Majlis Umm Suqeim this …
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DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the reopening of Nasdaq Dubai, effective Wednesday, 4th March 2026 at 10.00 am GST. Nasdaq Dubai is the international financial exchange based in the DIFC, providing a platform for regional and global investors to trade …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Rail, in an exceptional step, operated a passenger train as part of its trial runs on the route connecting Al Ghuwaifat station on the Saudi border and Al Faya station in Abu Dhabi. This measure supports the continuity of vital services and provides safe, reliable transport alternatives, guided by continuous risk assessment and evolving circumstances. …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that UAE air defence systems intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 123 drones today, while one missile landed within the country’s territory without causing any human casualties. The Ministry stated that since the beginning of what it described as the blatant Iranian aggression, a total of 186 ballistic missiles have …
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AJMAN / WAM Ajman Bank’s General Assembly, during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) chaired by Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid bin Rashid Al Noaimi, Vice Chairman of the Bank’s Board of Directors, approved the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders amounting to 50% of the net profit for the financial year ended 31st December 2025, equivalent to 9.18% of the Bank’s …
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