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DUBAI/WAM The UAE Year of Community 2025 has come to a close, successfully concluding its mission of inspiring everyone who calls the UAE home to contribute to building a community rooted in connection, participation, and progress. Under the slogan “Hand in Hand,” the UAE Year of Community highlighted the importance of fostering a culture of unity, growth and giving. It …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Government has enacted comprehensive human resources legislation to modernise its employment framework, positioning the government as an employer of choice for high-performing professionals, and embedding meritocracy across its workforce of more than 25,000. The law takes effect on 1st January 2026. The 2026 Human Resources Law transforms how Abu Dhabi Government attracts, develops, and retains talent. …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to welcome the New Year 2026 with an unprecedented celebratory spectacle, featuring exceptional fireworks and light displays stretching from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah. The events are set to create a global tableau of joy and wonder, reaffirming the UAE’s position as a capital of major celebrations and safe, world-class events. Al …

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has received a high-level government delegation from Lebanon as part of the Lebanese Executive Leadership Programme, organised by the Government Experience Exchange Office operating under the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. The visit was organised as part of efforts to strengthen communication channels and knowledge exchange between government systems and learn …

AL ARISH / WAM In implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship arrived at Al Arish Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying humanitarian and relief aid designated to support the people of the Gaza Strip. The arrival took …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The National Library and Archives (NLA) has launched its latest initiative, “Al Majlis,” a national cultural and historical platform that opens during major events and national occasions. The initiative serves as an interactive space for knowledge exchange and a venue to highlight the institution’s continuing efforts to preserve the heritage of the United Arab Emirates, …

BEIJING / WAM China’s service trade maintained steady growth in the first 11 months of the year, with total imports and exports reaching over 7.2 trillion yuan (approximately US$1.02 trillion), up 7.1 percent year on year, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency reported. Specifically, service exports rose 13.4 percent to nearly 3.2 trillion yuan during this …

DUBAI / WAM A high-level delegation from the Dominican Republic reviewed the UAE Government’s best practices and future-ready models during an official visit organised by the Government Experience Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, reinforcing cooperation within the strategic partnership on government development between the two countries. The visit focused on exploring innovative solutions and flagship programmes across …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates consolidated its position in 2025 as the world’s largest international airline after carrying 55.6 million passengers across nearly 180,580 flights, covering distances equivalent to circling the Earth more than 29,000 times, and placing orders for 73 new aircraft. In a statement, the airliner said that 2025, during which it celebrated 40 years since the launch of …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent New Year greetings for 2026 to Their Highnesses and Majesties, Presidents, Kings and Princes of countries around the world, wishing them continued health and prosperity for their nations. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …