ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group on Tuesday announced that its subsidiary SAFEEN Drydocks, part of Noatum Maritime, has acquired 100 percent ownership of Balenciaga Astilleros Shipyard, one of Spain’s most established and technologically advanced shipbuilding and repair facilities, for a total consideration of EUR 11.2 million. The transaction further consolidates AD Ports Group’s operations in Spain and in …
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Mohammed bin Rashid: Under the leadership of my brother Mohamed bin Zayed, our global presence grows stronger each day
DUBAI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has consolidated its position among the world’s top ten countries in the 2026 Global Soft Power Index issued by Brand Finance, marking the fourth consecutive year in which the country has maintained this global standing. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meetings in Davos, Switzerland, in the …
Read More »Department of Municipalities and Transport opens 16 new parks in Al Shamkhah, Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced the opening of 16 new parks across the Al Shamkhah district of Abu Dhabi City to foster vibrant communities as part of its ongoing liveability strategy. The new recreational areas underscore the Department’s dedication to providing modern, accessible, and well-equipped public spaces. The parks feature expansive green areas, …
Read More »‘Hatta Unites Us’ festival showcases entrepreneurial success stories driving economic, social development
DUBAI/WAM At the heart of the Hatta region, the ‘Hatta Unites Us’ festival continues to highlight inspiring stories of home-based entrepreneurs who represent a key pillar of the event. Organised by the Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA), in partnership with Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, and the Supreme Committee to Oversee the …
Read More »UAE Pavilion at Davos hosts dialogue on role of AI in driving innovation
DAVOS/WAM The UAE Pavilion at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum 2026, held in Davos, Switzerland from 19th to 23rd January, hosted a high-level dialogue session titled “Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, and the Question of What We Optimise For.” The session examined the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and sustainability, and explored whether prevailing economic and technological models …
Read More »UAE President, Indian PM discuss ways to strengthen bilateral partnership
NEW DELHI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, met on Monday for talks aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across various fields. The discussions were held within the framework of the two countries’ longstanding ties, reflected in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership. …
Read More »ADIB becomes first islamic bank to implement Open Finance
ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has taken another major step in shaping the future of financial services as part of its Vision 2035 by rolling out Open Finance, marking a key milestone in the UAE’s Open Finance journey under AlTareq, the Central Bank of the UAE’s (CBUAE) Open Finance Initiative. ADIB is among the first banks in the …
Read More »Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed offers condolences on passing of Fatima Mohamed Al Mansouri
ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has offered his condolences on the passing of Fatima Mohamed Al Mansouri at Al Hawashim mourning Majlis in Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed passed on his deepest sympathies to the family for their loss, …
Read More »UAE President, Indian Prime Minister witness exchange of several agreements, memoranda between two countries
NEW DELHI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, PM of the Republic of India, witnessed the exchange of a number of agreements, memoranda of understanding, and letters of intent aimed at strengthening and advancing cooperation between the two countries. The exchanges took place during His Highness’ working visit to …
Read More »UAE President, Indian Prime Minister discuss ways to strengthen bilateral partnership
NEW DELHI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, met on Monday for talks aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across various fields. The discussions were held within the framework of the two countries’ longstanding ties, reflected in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive …
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