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ABU DHABI / WAM Artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and energy resilience took centre stage on the third day of ADIPEC 2026. Leaders from across the energy, technology and investment sectors examined how AI can be deployed at scale to improve productivity, strengthen operational performance and support more secure energy systems. Discussions throughout the day reflected a broader industry shift …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP), managed by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), unveiled its Seventh Cycle Solicitation Document, outlining its latest research priorities and funding framework to advance rain enhancement science and technologies, particularly for arid regions. The Seventh Cycle will provide a total of US$3 million in funding across up …

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Energy aims to double its production over the next decade, with natural gas accounting for about 70 percent of its portfolio, Acting Chief Executive Officer Adnan Bu Fateem said. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2026, Bu Fateem said the company’s priority was to translate its strategy into …

ABU DHABI / WAM To enhance the experience of the Light & Peace Museum, which extends Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre’s mission of introducing audiences to the depth of Islamic civilisation, the Centre organised a cultural workshop titled ‘Astrolabe’ for more than 20 female students from Al Zalaqa School in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The workshop is part of …

DUBAI / WAM Lianlian DigiTech (02598.HK), a leading global payment and FinTech platform, announced the official opening of its Middle East regional office located in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. Building on the company’s earlier milestone of securing a Category 3D Payment Service Provider licence from …

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 chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ADNOC Board of Directors, at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Khaled reviewed ADNOC’s performance during the first 10 months of 2026 …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has received Dr. Shannon Dolan, Chargé d’Affaires at the US Mission to the UAE. During the meeting in Dubai, they reviewed UAE-US relations and ways to strengthen and develop cooperation across various fields, serving the shared interests of the two …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Surangel Whipps Jr, President of the Republic of Palau, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and opportunities to further strengthen ties, particularly in the fields of development, the economy, renewable energy, sustainability, …

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Tupou VI of Tonga on his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of …

ABU DHABI/WAM Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the UAE Governor to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), initiated the 2026 Article IV Consultation mission at the CBUAE headquarters in Abu Dhabi, marking the start of the IMF delegation’s official visit to the country, which will continue until 17th November 2026. The …