Wednesday , 16 September 2026

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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Chair of global investment bank Citigroup

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met Jane Fraser, Chair and CEO of Citigroup, a global investment bank and financial services company. The meeting explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the banking sector and develop financial solutions that enhance the efficiency of …

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UAE President receives President of Albania

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Bajram Begaj, the President of the Republic of Albania, who is on a working visit to the UAE. His Highness welcomed the Albanian President and expressed his hope that the visit would contribute to strengthening UAE-Albania relations and expanding constructive cooperation between the two …

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Zayed Authority for People of Determination takes part in Abu Dhabi book fair

ABU DHABI / WAM Zayed Authority for People of Determination is participating in the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), with a diverse cultural, knowledge-based and interactive programme that reflects its vision of empowering People of Determination, enhancing their access to knowledge and culture, and showcasing their capabilities and creativity as active partners in society and …

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Zayed International Airport (AUH) achieves IBCCES CAC designation

ABU DHBAI / WAM Zayed International Airport (AUH) has achieved the Certified Autism Centre (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The recognition highlights Abu Dhabi Airports’ ongoing commitment to operational excellence, inclusive design and a passenger experience rooted in dignity, confidence and care for all travellers. The CAC designation follows a comprehensive onsite …

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UAE President issues federal decree appointing Ali Abdullah bin Daan Al Ghafli Secretary-General of the Office of HH the Minister of Interior

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a federal decree appointing Brigadier Dr. Ali Abdullah bin Daan Al Ghafli as the Secretary-General of the Office of His Highness the Minister of Interior, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary. Dr. Al Ghafli, who has held several leadership positions within the Ministry of …

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Dubai’s tourism sector records highest visitor numbers since February as ATM opens

DUBAI/WAM Dubai’s tourism industry is increasingly demonstrating its strength, with the city’s hotel sector delivering sustained performance growth, according to the latest data released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) ahead of the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. The performance through August reflects the strength of the systems, partnerships and diversified market base that …

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GCC-Stat: Trading value in GCC stock markets reaches $618bn

MUSCAT/WAM GCC stock markets recorded trading in approximately 401.7 billion shares during 2025, an increase of 19.5% compared with the previous year, with the value of shares traded reaching approximately US$618 billion. This is according to the latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat). The general composite index …

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Al Zeyoudi: UAE trade with BRICS countries grows 28.5%

NEW DELHI/WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said that the UAE’s participation in the 18th BRICS Summit in the Indian capital, New Delhi, with a delegation headed by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is of great strategic importance and reflects the UAE’s active and influential presence …

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Ajman Chamber to participate in WorldFood Moscow

AJMAN / WAM The Ajman Chamber will participate in the WorldFood Moscow 2026 exhibition in the Russian capital from Sept. 15 to 18, leading a delegation of member companies, factories and private-sector businesses. The delegation aims to explore the latest trends in the food and beverage industry, expand access to international markets for local products, promote investment opportunities in Ajman, …

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