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ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to allow residents currently outside the UAE whose residency permits have expired to return to the country, as prevailing circumstances in the region have prevented their return due to airspace closures. The decision will remain in effect for one month starting from 28th February 2026. The …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defence systems on 12 March intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,540 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in six fatalities of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, and 131 minor to …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, during which they discussed the latest developments in the region following recent military escalation and its serious implications for regional security and stability. They emphasised the importance of prioritising dialogue and diplomatic …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi (DMT) confirms the continuity of all vital transport services across Abu Dhabi, without any impact on operations at the present time, in line with approved operational and business continuity plans. These services include the road network and related infrastructure, traffic management systems and control rooms, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the unprovoked Iranian drone attack targeting the Port of Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman, which resulted in damage to several fuel tanks at the port. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack represents a dangerous escalation and …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman over the passing of H.H. Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. During the call, they discussed the military and security developments in the region and their serious repercussions for regional security and peace. His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh El …

DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Law No. (5) of 2026 regulating the outsourcing of government services in Dubai. The Law aims to enhance government services efficiency, improve quality, and ease customer access. Outsourcing, as defined by the Law, allows a contracted company …

DUBAI/WAM DP World on Thursday announced record financial results for 2025, with revenue up 22 percent to $24.4 billion, and adjusted EBITDA up 18 percent to $6.4 billion (margin 26.3 percent), driven by strong performance across Ports & Terminals and Logistics. Total Group gross throughput increased 5.8 percent to 93.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). Profits for the year increased …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemn Israeli occupation authorities continued closure of the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Sharif to Muslim …