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ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) announced the launch of the “Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform”, a strategic initiative designed to accelerate impactful development projects, unlock new investment opportunities, and support innovative solutions that advance the global water sector. The platform aims to mobilise US$2 billion (AED7.34 billion) from local and international financing institutions. ADFD will allocate an …

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the annual forum of Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) will take place during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 from 13-15 January 2026. Held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi in cooperation with Abu Dhabi …

ABU DHABI / WAM The World Future Energy Summit, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 13th-15th January and part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week hosted by Masdar, is set to highlight the pivotal role of green hydrogen in industrial decarbonisation. Against the backdrop of the UK’s ambition to expand low-carbon hydrogen production to 10GW by 2030, the Summit …

DUBAI /WAM The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to shaping the content creator economy, announced that AGMC, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates will join the summit’s upcoming fourth edition as Strategic Transport Partner. The Summit, organised by the UAE Government Media Office, is taking place from 9th …

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Economy and Tourism held a media briefing to review the Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 concerning Commercial Companies, issued by the UAE. The amendments introduce proactive and crucial updates across its 15 articles, along with a new article regulating and legitimising the transfer …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X to share a message on Orthodox Christmas. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote: “I extend my best wishes to all those celebrating Orthodox Christmas in the UAE and around the world. May this day bring you and your loved ones …

ADDIS ABABA/WAM On 6th January 2026, the United Arab Emirates and the African Union Commission (AUC) held a high-level meeting in Addis Ababa between Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AUC, and Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State. The meeting built on the first round of political consultations held in Abu Dhabi on 13th September 2025, …

DUBAI/WAM The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has accredited five specialised training centres for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), as part of its efforts to develop professional competencies and enhance the capabilities of personnel in the UAE civil aviation sector. This achievement represents an important step in organising and advancing technical and administrative training programmes related to UAS, in line with …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched the Labaih Initiative, which is designed to provide tailored access to its services for senior citizens, enabling them to complete their tax related applications, requests and tax compliance obligations, as well as exercising their rights smoothly, efficiently, and accurately, with full respect for privacy. The tailored processes and benefits under the …

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, chaired the meeting of the Ministerial Development Council at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed the progress on implementing government programmes and projects and discussed initiatives and legislation submitted to the Council. The meeting’s agenda featured …