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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, discussed ways to advance cooperation during a phone call today, particularly in the fields of the economy, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and other priority sectors, under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The two …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced that Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open its doors on 11th December 2026, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global capital for the arts. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a museum of modern and contemporary art and will be a space for encounter and exchange, promoting a …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman. Their Highnesses exchanged greetings and cordial conversations with the Sheikhs and guests attending the majlis. They also addressed various national issues, reaffirming that the wellbeing of the UAE’s people remains central to the nation’s …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority has officially opened registration for the fifth season of “Al Mankous”, its premier television programme dedicated to preserving and celebrating one of the most distinguished vocal arts within the Nabati poetry tradition. Applications will be accepted from 28th July through 27th August, as the authority continues its efforts to safeguard intangible …

DUBAI / WAM The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced Dubai’s ambitious 2026-27 promotional roadmap, highlighting the city’s integrated approach to retail, tourism, hospitality and entertainment, during a high-level forum hosted by IBPC Dubai. The expanded calendar includes the launch of a dedicated 10-day Electronics Festival in April 2027, following industry feedback calling for a platform similar to …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Tuesday announced its industry-leading performance, driven by continued global confidence in Dubai as a destination for finance, business and innovation. The number of DIFC active registered companies rose to 10,018 at the end of the first half of 2026, having attracted 2,318 new active registered companies representing organic growth of 30 …

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (19) of 2026 forming the Board of Directors of the Dubai Humanitarian Authority, chaired by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani. According to the Decree, Abdulla Abdul Rahman Al Shaibani will serve as Vice Chairman. …

AJMAN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, received Rauan Zhumabek, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UAE, at the Emiri Diwan. H.H. Sheikh Ammar welcomed the ambassador and wished him success in his duties. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between the …

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (19) of 2026 forming the Board of Directors of the Dubai Humanitarian Authority, chaired by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani. According to the Decree, Abdulla Abdul Rahman Al Shaibani will serve as Vice Chairman. …

LONDON / WAM Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of National Media Authority (NMA), met with Kojo Boakye, Meta’s Vice President of Public Policy for Africa, Middle East and Türkiye, in London to discuss ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between the UAE and Meta in the fields of digital governance and content safety. The meeting formed part …