ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates, headed by H.H. Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, participated in the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, held virtually. The session included the participation of the Ministers of Interior of the brotherly Arab states, representatives of the League of …
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DUBAI / WAM In a landmark step in Dubai’s digital transformation journey, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the emirate has entered a new era in which the city is managed autonomously through …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Nikos Dendias, Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic. During the meeting, His Excellency Dendias conveyed to His Highness the greetings of His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, and his wishes for the UAE’s continued security and prosperity. The …
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SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) on Tuesday unveiled AI Hub, a one-stop shop for Artificial Intelligence and digital technology services, with the goal of accelerating AI adoption and capacity building, while generating commercial value for SPARK, partners and the broader ecosystem. The project was launched during a SPARK Business Breakfast event, attended by a …
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NEW YORK / WAM Every year, the world throws away roughly a billion tonnes of food that is absolutely safe to eat. Around 60% of food waste happens at the household level while the rest comes mostly from food service and retail. The issue was in the spotlight on Monday, the International Day of Zero Waste. The International Day of …
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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has granted a licence to the Foster Families Association as a public benefit organisation in the emirate. The association will operate as a community-driven entity dedicated to promoting a culture of family fostering and providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for children in care, …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE air defences on 31st March 2026 engaged eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 36 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 433 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 1,977 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces …
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, who is on a fraternal visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their implications for regional and international …
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ABU DHABI/WAM IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, on Tuesday announced that it has received all requisite regulatory approvals to acquire approximately 41.5 percent stake in Sammaan Capital Limited on a fully diluted basis, for a total transaction value of approximately US$1 billion (INR 8,850 crore). The transaction is being executed in multiple stages, with …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has achieved a series of significant medical and scientific milestones during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the rapid advancement of its healthcare ecosystem and reinforcing its position as a regional and global hub for medical innovation and advanced therapies. Supported and overseen by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, and in …
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