ABU DHABI / WAM As per an agreement signed with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the United Arab Emirates has pledged a contribution of US$5 million to support the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, aimed at strengthening the emergency humanitarian response and addressing the urgent needs of the affected populations in Sudan. The agreement was signed …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and Octopus Energy, the global energy tech disruptor, have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for initiatives in the UK and Africa. Masdar and Octopus will look to work together to free up hidden capacity across the UK’s distribution network to power the next …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First-Class Order of Zayed II on Saif Mohammed Al Zaabi in recognition of his distinguished service and notable efforts during his tenure at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, …
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NEW YORK/WAM Gold surged to a fresh record above US$4,800 on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand and a softer dollar. Spot gold rose 1.2 percent to US$4,818.03 per ounce as of 0125 GMT, after scaling a record peak of US$4,836.24 earlier in the session. US gold futures for February delivery added 1 percent to US$4,813.50 per ounce. Spot silver added …
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has accepted the invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace as announced by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed emphasised that the UAE’s decision reflects the importance of fully implementing …
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DAVOS/WAM G42 on Tuesday announced the launch of its Digital Embassies framework and Greenshield, a new sovereign operating model that enables nations to deploy artificial intelligence securely and at scale while maintaining full legal authority and control over their data, systems, and policies regardless of where infrastructure is located. As governments accelerate AI adoption across public services, national security, healthcare, …
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE-based company AirQ Limited, specialising in the design and development of unmanned aircraft, unveiled its latest cargo aviation projects, Cargo 200 and Cargo 40, during its participation in UMEX 2026. David Sostaric, Programme Manager at AirQ and Project Manager for Cargo 200 and Cargo 40, told Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the key advantage of the two aircraft …
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SHARJAH/WAM The Government of Sharjah has announced the launch of the Faya Research Grant, a major scientific initiative to advance global understanding of deep-time human history and environmental change through research at the Faya Palaeolandscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Property of Outstanding Universal Value. The announcement was made by H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Ambassador for the Faya …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it is showcasing groundbreaking research and technologies in next-generation robotics, AI, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and secure systems at the Unmanned Systems Exhibitions and Conference (UMEX) 2026. From e-VTOL (electric-Vertical Take-off and Landing) cloud-seeding and firefighting drones to neuromorphic rovers and airspace security AI, Khalifa University’s mission-ready innovations …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority is organising the Al Ain Heritage Festival from 31st January to 9th February at the ADNEC Centre Al Ain, under the theme “Tales from Our Heritage”. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that …
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