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UAE leaders congratulate President of Turkmenistan on Independence Day

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Serdar Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan, 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, Vice President, Deputy Prime …

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Saif bin Zayed meets ministers of justice and interior from brotherly and friendly countries on sidelines of Abu Dhabi 2026

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met with a number of ministers of justice and interior from brotherly and friendly countries, on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026. During the meetings, the ministers exchanged views …

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque strengthens its standing as global Emirati landmark

ABU DHABI/WAM The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre marked World Tourism Day (WTD), observed annually on 27th September, by organising special cultural tours led by the Centre’s cultural tour specialists. The tours highlighted the mosque’s standing as one of the world’s most prominent religious, national and cultural landmarks and a major draw for tourism, as well as its civilisational message …

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SIB issues $500 million Sukuk amid strong investor demand

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has successfully issued a US$500 million five-year Sukuk amid strong investor demand. The issuance attracted an order book of US$1.3 billion, representing 2.6 times the issue size. The Sukuk was priced at a final yield of 5.85 percent, equivalent to a spread of 105 bps over five-year US Treasuries, marking SIB’s thirteenth Sukuk …

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UAE expands US healthcare cooperation in genomics, digital health, specialised care

BOSTON / WAM Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, led a UAE delegation on visits to leading healthcare, research and academic institutions in Boston and New York to explore strategic partnerships in future medicine, research and innovation. Priority areas included genomic medicine, early disease detection, artificial intelligence (AI), digital health, rare diseases and specialised care, alongside …

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Abdullah bin Zayed meets Tonga Prime Minister in New York

NEW YORK / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Lord Fatafehi Fakafānua, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the …

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UAE delegation highlights priorities on second day of 81st Session of United Nations General Assembly

NEW YORK/WAM The United Arab Emirates’ delegation participated in several key, high-level meetings on the second day of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81). Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, addressed the Asia Society’s audience of business leaders, diplomats, journalists, and current and former government officials, in a discussion with the Honorable Dr. …

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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed receives Chief Justice of ADGM Courts

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has received The Right Honourable Lord Patrick Hodge, Chief Justice of ADGM Courts, which oversee the financial free zone on Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands in Abu Dhabi and have jurisdiction over civil, commercial and …

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