DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, met today in Za’abeel Palace in Dubai, with Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and …
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DCT Abu Dhabi participates in ITB Berlin 2026
ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will exhibit at ITB Berlin 2026 from 3-5 March 2026, continuing its annual presence at one of the world’s most influential travel trade events and reinforcing Abu Dhabi as a leading global destination for culture-led travel. At ITB Berlin 2026, DCT Abu Dhabi and its stakeholders …
Read More »ADNOC, TAQA announce 27-year utilities agreement with TA’ZIZ
ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) today signed a 27-year Utilities Purchase Agreement to supply critical utilities to the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. The duration of the agreement includes the offtake of the utilities and construction of the plant. Under the agreement, ADNOC and TAQA will jointly develop the …
Read More »UAE President receives Kuwaiti Defence Minister on working visit for ‘UAE-Kuwait: Brothers Forever’ week
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Minister of Defence of the State of Kuwait, who is in the UAE on a working visit during which he will take part in the ‘UAE-Kuwait: Brothers Forever’ week. The initiative begins today and will run for …
Read More »QASR AL SARAB DESERT RESORT by Anantara unveils its winter experiences
ABU DHABI / GULF TIME As winter settles over the Empty Quarter, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara invites travellers to experience the Liwa Desert at its most captivating. With cooler temperatures, clear skies and golden dunes stretching as far as the eye can see, the winter months are the ideal time to explore the resort’s signature desert adventures, …
Read More »Tunisian food exports to UAE reach AED140mn
DUBAI / WAM Youssef Bioudh, Head of the Tunisian Export Promotion Office in Dubai, said that the value of Tunisian food exports to the UAE amounts to around AED140 million annually, reflecting the strength of trade relations between the two countries. Speaking to Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of Tunisia’s participation in Gulfood Dubai, Bioudh explained that total …
Read More »Abdullah bin Zayed meets Kuwaiti Prime Minister, discusses bilateral relations
KUWAIT / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met on Wednesday with HH Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, as part of a working visit by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to the Kuwaiti capital. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the deep-rooted …
Read More »Dubai Municipality announces 3rd edition of Hatta Farming Festival
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Municipality has announced the return of the Hatta Farming Festival in its third edition, reinforcing its role as one of the emirate’s leading community and agri-tourism events. The festival is part of the “Dubai Farms” programme launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of …
Read More »FAB posts AED21.11b profit in 2025
ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) reported a record Group net profit of AED21.11 billion in 2025, marking a 24 percent increase compared to the previous year, while profit before tax rose by 27 percent year-on-year (YoY) to AED25.20 billion. Operating income grew by 16 percent YoY to AED36.68 billion, supported by sustained business momentum and higher …
Read More »AD Ports Group, BigBear.ai announce partnership
ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group today announced a partnership agreement signed between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies, and the UAE business of BigBear.ai. BigBear.ai is a leading provider of mission-ready AI for national security, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, United States. The partnership announced during the World Customs Organisation Technology Conference, held in Abu Dhabi, will see the two …
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