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DUBAI/WAM Organised by the UAE Government in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Annual Meetings of the Global Future Councils and Cybersecurity 2025 are gearing up to launch on Tuesday in Dubai, where they will run until 16th October. With more than 700 experts and specialists joining from 93 countries, the meetings offer an exceptional space to foster ...

SHARJAH / WAM The University of Sharjah (UoS) has marked a significant academic achievement in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by making remarkable strides in research quality and international outlook. UoS secured the third position globally in the international outlook metric and climbed to 47th place worldwide in research quality, improving considerably from last year’s ranking. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates on Monday marks two years since the launch of its ongoing humanitarian and relief campaign for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the “Tarahum for Gaza” initiative, launched in October 2023. Over the past two years, the UAE has maintained consistent diplomatic engagement at regional and international levels, calling for a ceasefire in ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), has announced an AED1.3 billion development plan for DHCC Phase 1, reinforcing its position as an attractive destination for global healthcare investment. The first stage of this comprehensive plan will see the launch of a LEED platinum-certified office building, a purpose-built medical complex, and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree Law establishing the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence, and a Federal Decree appointing Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, as its Chairman. Pursuant to the Decree Law, the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence is ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, visited Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi alongside his accompanying delegation. During the visit, the President of Palau and the accompanying delegation toured through the mosque’s expansive halls and courtyards, and learned about the history of the mosque’s establishment and its role as a cultural landmark embodying ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) hosted the second Joint Steering Committee Meeting of the UAE–India Cultural Council in Abu Dhabi, co-chaired by Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, and K. Nandini Singla, Director-General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. The session also included the participation of senior officials from both countries. Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree Law No. (6) of 2025, regarding the Central Bank, and the regulation of financial institutions and activities and insurance activities. The Federal Decree Law is part of UAE’s continuous efforts to streamline the legislative and supervisory frameworks of the financial sector, enhance its stability and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, President of the Republic of Fiji, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of the Republic of Turkmenistan on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates and the friendly Republic of Turkmenistan.