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DUBAI / WAM The International Monetary Fund (Regional IMF office in Riyadh and the IMF’s Communications Department), in partnership with the New Media Academy, organised a workshop in Dubai for journalists and social media content creators specialising in economics and finance from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The workshop, titled “Economic and Social Media Content Creation Skills …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) Sustainability and Innovation Centre is organising the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Certified Training Programme in cooperation with the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) to support professionals and organisations in sustainability reporting. The programme ensures that the reports align with globally recognised GRI Standards, which provide a robust structure for transparent and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has contributed to financing a strategic project to supply the city of Kiffa and the surrounding region in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania with potable water. The project is among the largest initiatives aimed at strengthening water security and addressing the growing demand for water in the Assaba and Guidimaka …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has established a pioneering, modern, and integrated transport ecosystem, supported by world-class infrastructure and an extensive network of roads, bridges, metro, and tram systems. This has been further enhanced by the introduction of individual smart mobility solutions, including electric scooters and bicycles, which complement the country’s modern transport landscape and enable community members to …

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today attended the group wedding reception for citizens of Abu Dhabi City, held at Qasr Al Hosn, with the participation of 101 grooms. His Highness Sheikh …

GULF TIME/ ABU DHABI UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X to extend his warm wishes on Christmas. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed, in his statement on X, said, “I extend my warmest regards to all those celebrating Christmas in the UAE and around the world. May this day bring peace, joy, …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, in the presence of Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Authority; and Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE-EU Dialogue on Human Rights held its 13th meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The session underscored key developments, ongoing efforts, and the exchange of information, expertise, and best practices in the field of human rights across the UAE and the European Union. During the meeting, several issues of mutual …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the United Arab Emirates, hosted the 58th Seminar for Arabian Studies from 12 to 14 December 2025. This marks the first time the global gathering will be held in the Arab world. Organised in collaboration with the International Association for the Study of Arabia, this year’s edition, …

ABU DHABI / WAM IMKAN, a leading global master developer based in Abu Dhabi and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG), announced the acquisition of a 51 percent stake in Majestic Marine Investments Group LLC (Majestic Group), a leading marine engineering and marina construction company operating across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Founded in the 1980s, Majestic Group …