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ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) signed an agreement for the BSE to become the first African exchange to join the Tabadul hub, establishing a direct link between the Middle East and one of Africa’s established and growing securities markets. The signing ceremony, held in Abu Dhabi, was attended by Neo …

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Financial Stability Council, chaired the Financial Stability Council Board meeting. The meeting was attended by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the …

DUBAI/WAM The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) confirms that the Reuters report regarding explosions in Downtown Dubai is ”false”. GDMO urges the public and media to rely only on official sources for accurate information and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman discussed bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries during a phone call today. The two leaders also reviewed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest, particularly the serious …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has affirmed that the UAE’s achievements in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027 reflect the success of its national approach to developing a higher education ecosystem that is closely aligned with national economic development priorities and rapidly adapts to evolving labour market demands and future skill …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced the introduction of a second daily flight to Bangkok from 18th July following strong demand for its recently launched Bangkok service. The additional service comes just weeks after the launch of the carrier’s daily flights to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) on 1st July, offering passengers greater connectivity and more travel options …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADGM Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge of Abu Dhabi’s international financial centre, has published its 2025 Annual Report, demonstrating its role as a strategic enabler of the human capital aspect within the “Capital of Capital” – Abu Dhabi, strengthening the growth of its knowledge economy. The annual report highlighted ADGMA’s measurable progress in developing national talent and …

NEW YORK / WAM TRENDS Research & Advisory participated in the launch of the United Nations policy paper, Water as a Tool for Peace: Reassessing Progress and Shaping the 2026 Agenda (Flowing Towards Peace), during a high-level event organised by the UAE Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. The event was held as part of the High-Level …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty …

ABU DHABI / WAM In recent years, e-cigarettes or vapes have gained notable popularity among youth and teenagers due to their accessibility and aggressive marketing as less harmful alternatives to traditional smoking. However, as vaping spreads among young people, a danger far exceeding the risks of regular smoking has emerged, as drug addiction now creeps in under the guise of …