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ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has visited the 4th Al Dhafra Date Festival and Auction, organised by Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised its role in empowering farmers and date producers to improve the quality of their products and support the UAE’s food security. ...

ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Government welcomed a record 55,000 visitors to its pavilion during GITEX Global 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, while showcasing the depth of innovation driving its transformation into the world’s first AI-native government by 2027. The week-long programme, led by the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE), attracted around 10,000 more visitors than last ...

DUBAI/WAM The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to the content creation economy and organised by the UAE Government Media Office, has announced that the Creators Ventures Accelerator, part of the second edition of the Creators Ventures Accelerator programme organised by Creators HQ – the first content creator hub in the UAE and the Middle East and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE is witnessing a major boom in data centre and cloud infrastructure projects, driven by the acceleration of government digital transformation and the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, reinforcing its position as a leading regional hub for cloud infrastructure and a preferred destination for global digital investments. According to a report by Research and Markets, the ...

GENEVA/WAM The UAE Parliamentary Division of the Federal National Council (FNC), led by Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the UAE Parliamentary Division of the Federal National Council (FNC) to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), participated in the 39th Extraordinary Conference of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, held today in Geneva, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 151st IPU assembly in ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has launched Beauty of Our Minds, an initiative designed to spark conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and provide the community with tools to foster emotional awareness and well-being. Running until 26 October 2025 at Umm Al Emarat Park – Indoor Pavilion, the event invites community ...

CAPE TOWN / WAM Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, led a high-level UAE delegation on a strategic visit to Cape Town, South Africa. She took part in the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) Ministerial Meeting and launched the UAE-South Africa Sustainable Agriculture and Food Forum, which aims to enhance cooperation ...

DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today approved a package of artificial intelligence (AI) projects and initiatives aimed at accelerating Dubai’s adoption of future technologies and driving digital transformation across key sectors. ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, emphasised that spreading knowledge will remain the UAE’s steadfast approach that underscores its mission to foster an Arab generation that is eager to learn, to constantly expand their horizons and serve their nation. In the presence of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Humanitarian Ship set sail today for the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying 7,200 tonnes of relief supplies aimed at meeting urgent needs and alleviating the suffering of people in the Strip. The shipment includes 4,680 tonnes of essential food supplies, 2,160 tonnes of shelter materials, tents and winter clothing, along with ...