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UAE President receives Prime Minister of Albania

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further develop UAE–Albania relations across priority sectors, notably the economy, trade, renewable energy, and technology, in …

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UAE Pavilion showcases diverse exhibits on opening day of DSA 2026

KUALA LUMPUR/WAM The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion has made a strong impact on the opening day of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) 2026, drawing significant attendance from international delegations, industry leaders, and representatives of leading international defence and security companies. The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion’s participation in DSA 2026, held at the Malaysia International Trade …

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UAE real estate sector posts record Q1 performance in 2026

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE real estate sector recorded robust performance during the first quarter of 2026, underscoring growing confidence among local and international investors in the market’s stability, adaptability to evolving conditions, and its capacity to sustain growth and deliver rewarding returns over the medium and long term. Real estate markets across the UAE witnessed notable growth in the first …

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UAE sends 100 tonnes of food supplies to Gaza under ‘Humaid Air Bridge’, ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’

AL ARISH/WAM A UAE relief aircraft carrying 100 tonnes of food supplies arrived in Egypt’s Al Arish city as part of the “Humaid Air Bridge,” within the framework of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts under ”Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The shipment includes 3,978 food parcels prepared in accordance with the highest …

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Abdullah bin Zayed, Canada FM discuss bilateral relations, regional developments by phone

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, current regional developments following the Iranian missile attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and a number of brotherly and friendly countries. The two sides reviewed developments related …

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DXB LIVE achieves 33% business growth in 2025

DUBAI /WAM DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, has recorded 33 percent growth in its business volume in 2025, having organised, managed, and delivered services to 442 events. These included 84 exhibitions, 16 conferences, 26 entertainment, sports, and music events, three fashion shows, six corporate events, and 13 graduation ceremonies, in addition …

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ADGM signs pact with Shenzhen’s Futian District to advance ties

ABU DHABI / WAM ADGM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Futian District People’s Government of Shenzhen, marking a significant step in strengthening economic and financial cooperation between Abu Dhabi and one of China’s leading financial and innovation hubs. The partnership establishes a framework to enhance collaboration across a range of priority sectors, including financial services, innovation, …

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IPU assembly approves UAE proposal on maritime security

ISTANBUL / WAM The General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has adopted a proposal submitted by the UAE, presented by the Federal National Council (FNC) delegation, to issue a resolution on the role of parliaments in safeguarding international navigation and global economic stability, to enhance maritime security and protect critical infrastructure during conflicts. During the 152nd IPU Assembly held …

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UAE State Security Department announces dismantling of terrorist organisation plotting to undermine country’s security, stability

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE State Security Department (SSD) has announced the dismantling of a terrorist organisation and the arrest of its members for involvement in covert activities aimed at undermining national unity and destabilising the country through plans to carry out systematic terrorist and sabotage operations on UAE soil. Investigations revealed links between the organisation and Iran’s “Wilayat …

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Fujairah hotels record peak occupancy in early 2026

FUJAIRAH / WAM Fujairah’s hospitality sector achieved record occupancy levels at the start of 2026, with rates reaching between 95% and 100%. The emirate saw a substantial influx of visitors attracted by its distinct mountainous terrain and leisure attractions. According to the Fujairah Department of Tourism and Antiquities, these figures highlight the sustainable expansion of the local industry. Officials stated …

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