DUBAI/WAM A report published today by Heriot-Watt University, in cooperation with Grant Thornton, revealed that women occupy 85 board seats in the UAE’s financial services sector, representing 15.8 percent, exceeding the national average of 14.8 percent according to the 2025 GCC Board Gender Index. This reflects the notable progress of the financial sector compared to other sectors. The report, titled …
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Zayed National Museum invites visitors to exhibition in Fujairah
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the UAE, is hosting the third edition of its travelling exhibition, this time in collaboration with Fujairah Museum, in the emirate of Fujairah, titled Introducing Zayed National Museum: Rooted in Faith. Running until 18 December 2025, this edition highlights the values of Islamic faith within Emirati culture …
Read More »UAE President receives invitation to attend GCC Summit in Bahrain
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received an invitation from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to take part in the 46th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, set to be held in Bahrain this December. The written invitation was delivered during a meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu …
Read More »ADFW 2025 unveils ADQ headline partner, Hanwha Finance premier partner
ABU DHABI / WAM Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) announced its partners, underscoring the growing significance of this year’s edition. ADQ was announces as the Headline Partner of ADFW for the second year running, …
Read More »Impact Summit positions UAE to drive joint action on 2030 SDGs
ABU DHABI / WAM The 2025 Impact Summit, organised by Majra – the National CSR Fund – will convene on 27th November as a national platform bringing together leaders from government, business and civil society to redefine corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the impact economy in the UAE under the theme “Unifying Collective Good for the UAE”. Majra aims to …
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid issues Law on handling of lost, abandoned property in Dubai
DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Law No. (17) of 2025 on the handling of lost and abandoned property in Dubai. The Law defines “Lost Property” as money or movable items that can be legally owned and have value, which …
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid opens 3rd ordinary session of 18th legislative chapter of FNC
ABU DHABI / WAM On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, opened today, the third ordinary session of the 18th legislative chapter of the Federal National Council (FNC). His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy …
Read More »Abdullah bin Zayed, U.S. President’s Advisor for African & Arab Affairs discuss developments in Sudan
ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, today in Abu Dhabi received Massad Boulos, Advisor to the U.S. President for African and Arab Affairs. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the current regional situation, foremost of which are the tragic developments of the civil war in Sudan, …
Read More »Dubai Airshow ’25: UAE GLP partners with Airbus Beyond
DUBAI / WAM On the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow 2025, the UAE Government Leaders Programme (UAE GLP) announced the launch of a strategic partnership with Airbus Beyond, the educational and training arm of the global Airbus company, within the efforts of the UAE Government to enhance the government leadership development system and upskill national cadres in line with the …
Read More »UAE, Nigeria launch strategic partnership to equip youth with digital skills for future economy
DUBAI / WAM The Digital School, one of the initiatives under Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), announced the launch of a new strategic partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in Federal Republic of Nigeria. The partnership aims to enhance the digital education ecosystem, empower Nigerian youth with advanced digital skills, strengthen their future readiness, …
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