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DUBAI / WAM DWTC Hospitality, the award-winning catering division of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), have announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding that brings together two of the region’s leading forces in event catering and hospitality services. By combining their respective capabilities, the partnership aims to transform the event catering and hospitality ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD) has launched the 4th Sports and Physical Activity Survey, open until 20 September 2025, to engage communities across the emirate by gathering opinions and preferences on practising sports, attending events and using sports facilities, helping shape the future of sports in Abu Dhabi. This latest survey builds on the success of ...

DUBAI/WAM The UAE Ministry of Investment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, a global delivery and lifestyle services leader, to establish Keeta’s UAE headquarters and accelerate the nation’s leadership in digital commerce, technology-driven logistics, and AI adoption sectors. The MoU was officially signed by Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, and Tony ...

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 affirmed the leadership’s commitment to further enhancing the quality of life for Emirati families by developing community services and improving infrastructure and facilities across residential areas and neighbourhoods. H.H. Sheikh Khaled underscored that citizens’ wellbeing ...

CAIRO/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived today in Cairo on a fraternal visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, His Highness and the accompanying delegation were warmly received by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt. The two leaders engaged in cordial discussions that reflected the longstanding fraternal ...

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the opening of the fifth edition of the Arab Forum for Cultural Heritage, organised by the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM-Sharjah) under the theme “The Role of Women and Youth in Preserving Cultural ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, witnessed the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding between Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority, US-based Joby Aviation and UK-based Skyports Infrastructure to launch the first air taxi service in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027. At his palace in Saqr bin ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi will host the second edition of the Global Rail 2025 exhibition and conference from 30th September to 2nd October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and experts in rail, transport and infrastructure. Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, said the event highlights Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a global hub for dialogue ...

KUWAIT/WAM The Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that the Arab electricity and renewable energy sector attracted 360 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects costing more than $351 billion and providing more than 83,000 jobs during the period from January 2003 to December 2024. In its second report for 2025 on the Arab power and renewable energy sector, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today offered his condolences on the passing of former ambassador Salem Issa Al Qattam Al Zaabi, during a visit to the condolence majlis in Abu Dhabi. His Highness offered his heartfelt condolences to the family of the departed, praying that God grant him eternal mercy and peace, and bring ...