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ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defense announced that the UAE’s air defenses successfully intercepted today 9 ballistic missiles, 6 cruise missiles, and 148 drones, resulting in 10 minor injuries. The Ministry explained that since the start of the blatant Iranian aggression, 174 ballistic missiles launched toward the country have been detected, of which 161 were destroyed, while 13 fell into …

BRUSSELS/WAM The European Union (EU) has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on a number of countries in the region, describing them as a serious violation of their sovereignty and an unacceptable escalation that threatens regional security and stability. The EU called on Tehran to immediately halt indiscriminate strikes and refrain from any further steps that could contribute to widening the …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) said that it will organise the UAE Education Forum 2026 on 7th April, in partnership with several educational institutions, to discuss key transformations and opportunities in the UAE’s education sector. The forum aims to provide insights and recommendations to support education policy through strategic dialogue focused on …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved the appointment of Mohamed Rashid bin Taliah as Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Government Knowledge Exchange. Mohamed Rashid bin Taliah previously served as Head of Government Services in the UAE Government, where he oversaw the development of government services across the …

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the commencement of exceptional flight operations at UAE airports, enabling stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments to depart, in line with the schedules to be announced by airlines to affected passengers and the relevant destinations. The Authority urges passengers whose flights have been impacted not to proceed …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai, effective Monday, 2nd March 2026 and Tuesday, 3rd March 2026. Nasdaq Dubai is the international financial exchange based in the DIFC, providing a platform for regional and global investors …

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Ecuador marks a strategic milestone in advancing bilateral economic and trade relations in line with sustainable development priorities and deeper integration into global markets. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Zeyoudi noted that …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Monday from His Excellency Hristijan Mickoski, Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, during which they discussed recent developments in the region. His Excellency Mickoski expressed his country’s condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the territory of the UAE …

QUITO – ECUADOR/WAM Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador, has awarded H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the National Order of Merit in the Grade of Grand Collar, during an official ceremony held at Carondelet Palace in Quito. The decoration was conferred recognition of His Highness’ contributions to deepening bonds …

QUITO – ECUADOR/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived at Carondelet Palace in Quito, welcomed via an official reception ceremony, during which the national anthems of the UAE and the Republic of Ecuador were performed. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed and President Daniel Noboa then reviewed the guard …