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ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a telephone call with Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, the latest regional developments and efforts aimed at consolidating security and stability in the region. The two sides also reviewed the fraternal relations …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, has concluded its inaugural health and life sciences mission to China, advancing priority areas of collaboration designed to accelerate the translation of scientific and technological innovation into better health outcomes. The mission brought Abu Dhabi’s health and …

GAZA/WAM Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys, comprising 60 trucks carrying 789 tonnes of food and shelter supplies, entered the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, amid the UAE’s ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs. The aid will help meet the food and shelter needs of Palestinians, support the humanitarian response and …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman conveyed to His Highness the President the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE is spearheading international efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition through humanitarian assistance, development partnerships and agricultural innovation, aiming to save lives, strengthen food system resilience and ensure sustainable supplies. These efforts were reflected in a range of initiatives throughout 2026, including humanitarian campaigns targeting the most vulnerable, international partnerships to expand nutrition programmes, and …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, Head of the Catholic Church, on the success of his surgery. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across various sectors, particularly economic and trade ties, in support of mutual interests, prosperity and growth. The meeting, held at Sheikh …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy over the victims of attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in several deaths and injuries. …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Middle East’s unparalleled influence on global energy security, investment and industrial development will take centre stage at ADIPEC 2026, as Abu Dhabi welcomes regional and international energy leaders from 2-5 November. Long established as a cornerstone of global energy supply, the region will help shape the next phase of energy development through major investments in infrastructure, technology …

BRUSSELS/WAM A delegation from the UAE Federal National Council (FNC) participated on Thursday in a meeting of the Gulf-European Parliamentary Committee, held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, with representatives of the legislative councils of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. The meeting was part of preparations and coordination for the second meeting between the Speakers of the Shura, …