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Hazza bin Zayed reviews efforts to protect groundwater resources, strengthen water security in Al Ain Region

AL AIN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has reviewed ongoing efforts to protect groundwater resources and strengthen water security in the region through strategic initiatives aimed at optimising water consumption, using the latest modern irrigation solutions and technologies, and advancing plans to reuse treated water for industrial purposes. The meeting …

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Mansour bin Zayed witnesses signing of contract to purchase C-390 Millennium aircraft for UAE Air Force

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, witnessed the signing of a contract to purchase C-390 Millennium aircraft for UAE Air Force. This came during a visit made by His Highness to the stand of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement at Make it in the Emirates 2026 …

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Etihad Rail transports 1.8 million tonnes of sulphur, prepares for phased passenger launch in 2026

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Rail transported 1.8 million tonnes of sulphur in 2026, alongside more than 4 million tonnes of aggregates and over 129,000 containers, reflecting continued growth and operational efficiency, according to Adhraa Almansoori, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability at Etihad Rail. Almansoori told Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the sidelines of Make it in the Emirates 2026, that …

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UAE strongly condemns renewed unprovoked Iranian aggression using missiles, drones

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed terrorist, unprovoked Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the country using missiles and drones, which resulted in the injury of three Indian nationals. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a dangerous escalation, an unacceptable act of …

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UAE strongly condemns targeting of ADNOC national carrier while transiting Strait of Hormuz

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the Iranian terrorist attack involving two drones that targeted a national carrier affiliated with ADNOC as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underscored that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolution …

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UAE air defences detect four cruise missiles from Iran; intercept three, one falls into sea

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence announced the detection of four cruise missiles coming from Iran towards the country, noting that three missiles were successfully intercepted over the UAE’s territorial waters, while another fell into the sea. The ministry confirmed that the sounds heard in various areas across the country were the result of the successful interception of the aerial …

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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Group CEO of HSBC

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 met Georges Elhedery, Group CEO of HSBC Holdings. The meeting explored prospects and avenues for collaboration in the banking and financial services sector. The discussion also highlighted the UAE’s business ecosystem, with a particular focus …

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