Tuesday , 24 March 2026

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UAE air defences engage seven ballistic missiles, 16 UAVs

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defence systems on 23rd March 2026 engaged seven ballistic missiles and 16 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 352 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,789 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their …

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ADNOC L&S confirms early delivery of LNG carrier ‘Arada’

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Logistics and Services plc on Monday confirmed the early delivery of Arada, a 175,000 m³ liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier constructed by Jiangnan Shipyard in China. Arada is the fifth of six newbuild LNG carriers ordered by ADNOC L&S as part of its ongoing fleet expansion programme. Following delivery, the vessel has commenced operations. Keith Mander, Manager …

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Weaponising Hormuz economic terrorism against every nation: Al Jaber

HOUSTON/WAM Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Chairman of Masdar and Executive Chairman of XRG, said on Monday weaponising the Strait of Hormuz is an act of economic terrorism with global impact far beyond energy markets. Speaking at CERAWeek, taking place …

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UAE and Indonesian Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, during which they discussed developments in the region and the serious implications of the ongoing military escalation for regional and international security and stability. The two sides discussed the continued …

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DoH launches UAE’s 1st gene therapy trial for eye disease

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch and funding of a UAE-first clinical trial for a novel gene therapy for MerTK-related retinitis pigmentosa (RP) developed by Opus Genetics. This rare inherited eye disease causes progressive vision loss and …

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UAE President visits Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited His Excellency Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. His Highness exchanged cordial conversations with His Excellency Al Mazrouei, his family and those present. They also exchanged greetings and conveyed their best wishes on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, praying for …

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UAE and Serbian Presidents discuss bilateral relations and regional developments

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, discussed developments in the region amid the ongoing military escalation and its serious implications for regional and international security and stability. The discussions took place during a meeting as His Highness received the Serbian President, …

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Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 celebrates Eid Al-Fitr with patients at UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish

AL ARISH/WAM Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 marked Eid Al-Fitr at the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, in the presence of Palestinian patients from the Gaza Strip and their companions, in a humanitarian atmosphere reflecting values of solidarity and compassion, and aimed at bringing joy to patients and their families during the holiday. The celebration featured a variety of entertainment …

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UAE air defences intercept 4 ballistic missiles, 25 UAVs from Iran

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on Sunday intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 25 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 345 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,773 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as …

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