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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a Federal Decree appointing His Excellency Sultan Hamad Ahmad Hamad Al Mutawa Al Dhaheri as Director of the Office of the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs with the rank of Undersecretary. The decree shall be published in the official gazette and shall be ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The International Aquarium Congress (IAC), a flagship event for the global aquarium community, will be held in Abu Dhabi in 2030 following a successful bid led by the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi (NAAD) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The “Bid Dimå Narwik Yā Watan” blood donation campaign witnessed exceptional participation from the European Union ambassadors to the UAE, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the strategic partner, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. This unprecedented collaboration highlights the depth of international cooperation and unites humanitarian efforts for health and solidarity. Held ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. During the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Millions worldwide are set to turn their attention to the UAE to witness the dazzling programmes and celebrations marking New Year’s Eve 2025, particularly the grand fireworks displays taking place across most of the country’s emirates. The UAE’s New Year’s Eve fireworks, renowned for their grandeur, are a significant attraction for international tourists as well as hundreds of ...

TOKYO/WAM Japan’s oil imports from the UAE amounted to 27.16 million barrels, representing 38.2 percent of total imports in November 2024, according to data from the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy under Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. In the same month, Japan imported approximately 71.18 million barrels of oil, with Arab oil accounting for 95.1 percent, or ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc is set to drive AED200 billion into the UAE’s economy over the next five years through its In-Country Value (ICV) programme. This strategic initiative will boost economic growth and diversification, reinforcing Adnoc’s commitment to supporting the nation’s long-term prosperity. This new target unlocks significant opportunities for local and international companies to engage with Adnoc’s procurement pipeline, fostering ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received His Excellency Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defence of the Italian Republic. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness and the Italian Defence Minister discussed cooperation between the two countries and opportunities to develop ties in various areas, particularly ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh  bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, during which they discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in all fields that support the interests of the two countries in achieving further development and prosperity for their peoples. During the call, His ...

DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has won the Excellence in Health Tech Innovation Award at the Tech Innovation Awards, organised by Entrepreneur Middle East. The recognition further cements MoHAP leadership in digital transformation and adds to the ministry’s growing portfolio of local and international honours, demonstrating the UAE’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to enhance government services. ...