Friday , 30 October 2026

Local News

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives in Ottawa on official visit to Canada

CANADA / WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Ottawa to begin an official visit to Canada. Upon arrival at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, His Highness was received by the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada. H.H. Sheikh Khaled is accompanied during the visit by a …

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Zayed International Airport, Air India Express to expand Abu Dhabi’s connectivity to two additional destinations in India

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the launch of new Air India Express services connecting Zayed International Airport (AUH) with Amritsar, alongside the relaunch of direct flights to Goa (GOX). Both routes commenced operations on 25 October and operate three times weekly, further strengthening air connectivity between Abu Dhabi and India. Air India Express’ latest additions to …

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Bloom Holding Wins Four Prestigious Awards at the Arabian Property Awards 2026 for Bloom Living

Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Bloom Holding, a master developer committed to curating premium communities that provide a high standard of living, has received four prestigious accolades at the Arabian Property Awards 2026 for Bloom Living, its fully integrated, all-inclusive community within Zayed City in Abu Dhabi. Bloom Living was named best ‘Apartment – Condominium Development in Abu Dhabi’, recognising …

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DMCC unites global diamond industry in Dubai, announces HRD Antwerp partnership

DUBAI/WAM DMCC, the leading international business district driving the flow of global trade through Dubai, today convened the seventh Dubai Diamond Conference, bringing together senior government officials and global industry leaders to chart a new direction for the natural diamond sector. The conference also saw the announcement of a new education partnership with HRD Antwerp, the unveiling of the Infinity …

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Abu Dhabi Chamber connects businesses to network of over 140,000 Greek companies through two agreements in Athens

ATHENS/WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has signed two agreements with Enterprise Greece, the Greek state’s official investment and trade promotion agency, and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), strengthening institutional links between the two business communities and creating new channels for businesses in both countries to explore trade and investment opportunities. The agreements …

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20th Al Dhafra Festival to kick off in Suwaihan today

ABU DHABI/WAM The 20th Al Dhafra Festival will begin tomorrow with the Suwaihan Mazayna, taking place from 27th October to 3rd November 2026 in Suwaihan, Al Ain Region. The festival is organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. The opening stage will feature 82 camel beauty competition rounds, with 775 prizes worth a total of AED9.955 million. The competitions are …

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EAD takes Source-to-Sea initiative to Bali ahead of 2026 UN Water Conference

ABU DHABI / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) participated in the 11th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference (IWC11), organised by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Bali, Indonesia. Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of EAD and Vice Chair of the Global Council on SDG 14, was among the keynote speakers at the opening ceremony. On the …

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Abu Dhabi’s Alpha Dhabi to invest $1bn in ‘Alpha Wave III’

ABU DHABI / WAM Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC, an Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company, on Monday announced that it has signed an agreement to commit US$1 billion (approximately AED3.67 billion) to Alpha Wave III, a global investment fund managed by Alpha Wave Global. The commitment advances Alpha Dhabi’s strategy by providing diversified exposure to artificial intelligence companies through the fund …

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Austria on National Day

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen, President of the Federal Republic of Austria, 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 …

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