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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Creative Lab, the youth talent development arm of Abu Dhabi’s Creative Media Authority (CMA), hosted a series of online creative media workshops during the spring break which introduced young students aged 9-12 to storytelling, scriptwriting and digital content creation. The initiative engaged 38 students from across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, offering …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced amendments to Cabinet Decision No. (74) of 2023 On the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures, pursuant to the amendments introduced under Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures, as amended, which entered into force on 1st January 2026. The amendments include clarifying …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Taxi Company PJSC, in partnership with Baidu Inc through its autonomous ride-hailing platform Apollo Go, has launched driverless commercial ride-hailing taxi services in Dubai via the Apollo Go app, marking the platform’s first international app deployment and a major milestone in the region. This strategic partnership combines Apollo Go’s cutting-edge autonomous technology with Dubai Taxi Company’s (DTC) strong …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (ADNOC Drilling or the Company) announced today that its shareholders approved all resolutions at its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), including the final 2025 dividend, bringing total annual dividend payments for 2025 to $1 billion. These approvals follow a defining year for ADNOC Drilling in which the Company delivered record financial and operational performance through …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on Wednesday intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 35 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 438 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,012 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …