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ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, received Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mansour and Lieutenant General Haftar discussed ways to strengthen and further develop relations between the UAE …

NEW YORK/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met separately in New York with a number of foreign ministers participating in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81). H.H. Sheikh Abdullah met with Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia; Penny Wong, Minister for …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that education is the foundation on which societies build their progress and future, and that investing in younger generations and equipping them with knowledge and skills enhances the nation’s ability to continue its development journey and shape a better future. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The first edition of the “Young Voices for Justice” Youth Forum opened in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, bringing together 62 young people from around the world to develop ideas and practical solutions related to crime prevention and criminal justice. The two-day forum is being held as part of preparations for the 15th United Nations Congress on …

DUBAI / WAM The UAE has ranked first among GCC markets in electric mobility readiness and 22nd globally with a score of 53, according to Arthur D. Little’s Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX) 2026. The report showed that electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for around 9 percent of new vehicle sales in the UAE in 2025, with battery electric vehicles …

NEW YORK / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met separately in New York with a number of foreign ministers participating in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81). H.H. Sheikh Abdullah met with Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to General Horta Inta-A, Transitional President of Guinea-Bissau, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recognised companies within its business community for their achievements and commitment to high standards of health, safety and environmental practices through its HS&E Excellence Awards and Nujoom Al Salama Programme. The recognition highlighted businesses that have demonstrated strong performance in workplace safety, environmental responsibility, compliance and the continued improvement of HS&E …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) will host the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) from 7th to 10th December, with an expanded programme featuring 75 events across eight stages. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, …

GAZA/WAM Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has launched the “Winter Clothing” initiative, targeting one million beneficiaries in the Gaza Strip as part of the UAE’s continued humanitarian efforts to support Palestinian families and provide essential winter supplies. The Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation contributed 5,000 winter kits aboard the initiative’s first aircraft, containing 50,000 jackets, winter essentials and blankets to help …