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UAE-EAEU Economic Partnership Agreement enters into force

ABU DHABI/WAM The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) on Tuesday officially entered into force, establishing a new preferential trade framework between the UAE and Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and the Russian Federation. The agreement is designed to accelerate merchandise trade by reducing or eliminating customs duties across a broad range …

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In presence of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Tahnoon bin Zayed chairs meeting of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council

ABU DHABI/WAM In the presence of HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Vice-Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, chaired …

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UAE President and King of Jordan discuss bilateral ties and regional developments

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on Tuesday held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and opportunities to further strengthen ties across various fields. The two leaders reviewed cooperation in the economic and development sectors, highlighting opportunities to …

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‘Nawat Al Qura’ accelerator launched to promote entrepreneurship, investment in Emirates Villages

  ABU DHBAI / WAM The Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Emirates Council for Balanced Development (ECBD) have announced the opening of registration for “Nawat Al Qura”, a mobile accelerator supporting UAE nationals with business ideas and small enterprises in Emirates Villages. Through a practical programme, the accelerator helps participants develop their business models, test their products and …

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UAE, World Bank Group launch capacity-building programme to enhance government efficiencyin Benin, Djibouti, Rwanda

DUBAI / WAM The UAE Government, in collaboration with the World Bank Group, launched the first cohort of the “Government Experience Exchange Programme for Zero Government Bureaucracy”, aimed at building government capabilities in a number of African countries, including the Republic of Benin, the Republic of Djibouti and the Republic of Rwanda. The programme introduces participating countries to the UAE’s …

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UAE President shares heartfelt tribute to mark World Teacher’s Day

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to the social media platform X to share a message on the occasion of World Teacher’s Day on Monday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote: “On World Teachers’ Day, I express my appreciation and gratitude to teachers across the UAE and commend their role in …

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Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits ADNOC HQ, meets frontline employees

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has visited ADNOC’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, where he was briefed on the company’s operational performance and resilience and met with frontline employees. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Theyab was briefed on ADNOC’s operations and the efforts …

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CBUAE to organise second Climate Forum in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), the CBUAE will organise its second Climate Forum on 8th October 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The Forum will bring …

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Hamdan bin Mohammed chairs third Defence Council Meeting of 2026

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, chaired the third Defence Council meeting of 2026. The meeting reviewed updates on key programmes to develop the defence system and enhance efficiency and readiness in line with the Ministry of Defence’s strategic direction. The meeting …

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