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Abdullah bin Zayed receives Deputy PM, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Tourism of Malta

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday received Dr Ian Borg, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Malta, in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two top diplomats discussed enhancing bilateral relations and explored opportunities to enhance cooperation across ...

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UAE President attends Al Nahyan family wedding celebrations

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday attended wedding celebrations hosted by the Al Nahyan family at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi. The occasion marked the marriage of Sheikh Zayed bin Saif bin Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan to the daughter of HH Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy ...

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TAQA acquires leading UK electricity transmission development, services company

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) announced on Thursday that it has acquired 100 percent of Transmission Investment (TI), a leading UK-based energy and utility investment platform. TI is one of the largest players operating offshore transmission (OFTO) assets connecting offshore wind farms to the UK grid. The strategic acquisition strengthens TAQA’s position in the offshore electricity transmission ...

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ADGM unveils ‘Virtual Sell and Purchase’ real estate service

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced the launch of the “Virtual Sell and Purchase”, the first-of-its-kind real estate service, which allows multiple steps within property transactions to be completed virtually by buyers, sellers, and associated banks. ADGM’s new service streamlines and consolidates three key real estate procedures – Discharge of Mortgage, Register a Transfer, and Register a ...

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UAE features handicrafts by Emirati women at Expo 2025 Osaka

OSAKA/WAM The United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai continues to highlight the rich Emirati heritage by showcasing authentic handicrafts during the fourth day’s events, which included live workshops presented by “Bait Al Harifeen” (House of Artisans) with the participation of a selection of elite Emirati craftswomen. These live workshops include interactive experiences in the art of Al Sadu, ...

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Mubadala announces $600m investment in Nord Anglia Education

ABU DHABI/WAM Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi-based investment company, announced its agreement to acquire a minority stake in Nord Anglia Education, a leading international schools organisation, for $600 million. Mubadala will join the consortium led by global investment organisation EQT which includes Neuberger Berman, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Corporación Financiera Alba, SA, and Dubai Holding. Alvin Teh, Head ...

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Tadweer, SFECO to explore green material facility in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI/WAM Tadweer Group has signed an agreement with China’s SFECO Group to explore the development of a manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi that will convert industrial solid waste into green building materials. The agreement supports Tadweer Group’s commitment to unlocking the value of waste and fostering circular economy practices in line with Abu Dhabi’s wider sustainability objectives. The facility ...

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Syria on Evacuation Day

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Ahmed Al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic on the occasion of Evacuation Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed ...

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Hamdan bin Zayed visits Sir Bani Yas Island; reviews development, tourism plans

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H.Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has visited Sir Bani Yas Island and reviewed ongoing development and tourism plans. H.H.Sheikh Hamdan also received an update on the results of recent archaeological excavations and heritage preservation efforts on the island, and toured Sir Bani Yas Church and Monastery and the new Visitor Services ...

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Abdullah bin Zayed, European Parliament’s delegation discuss strengthening cooperation

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, headed by David McAllister. During the meeting, which took place today in Abu Dhabi, both sides reviewed the cooperation relations between the United Arab Emirates and the European Union and discussed ways ...

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