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DAVOS/WAM The UAE Pavilion at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum 2026, held in Davos, Switzerland from 19th to 23rd January, hosted a high-level dialogue session titled “Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, and the Question of What We Optimise For.” The session examined the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and sustainability, and explored whether prevailing economic and technological models …

NEW DELHI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, met on Monday for talks aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across various fields. The discussions were held within the framework of the two countries’ longstanding ties, reflected in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership. …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has taken another major step in shaping the future of financial services as part of its Vision 2035 by rolling out Open Finance, marking a key milestone in the UAE’s Open Finance journey under AlTareq, the Central Bank of the UAE’s (CBUAE) Open Finance Initiative. ADIB is among the first banks in the …

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 offered his condolences on the passing of Fatima Mohamed Al Mansouri at Al Hawashim mourning Majlis in Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed passed on his deepest sympathies to the family for their loss, …

NEW DELHI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, PM of the Republic of India, witnessed the exchange of a number of agreements, memoranda of understanding, and letters of intent aimed at strengthening and advancing cooperation between the two countries. The exchanges took place during His Highness’ working visit to …

NEW DELHI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, met on Monday for talks aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across various fields. The discussions were held within the framework of the two countries’ longstanding ties, reflected in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries on Monday announced the signing of a sales and purchase agreement valued at between US$2.5 – US$3 billion for a period of ten years with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The agreement was announced during a visit to India by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, where …

DUBAI / GULF TIME SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS introduces a new philosophy of island hospitality. Co-founder and CEO Laith Pharaon, a seasoned hotelier and investor, launched the company in 2024 with a bold, lifestyle-led vision. Over the next six years, the brand will unveil six individually designed private island resorts each a distinct destination shaped by a shared ethos: presence, …

DUBAI / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that the EV Green Charger network has grown to more than 1,860 charging points across Dubai, including stations licenced by DEWA in collaboration with government and private sector entities. By mid-January 2026, the EV Green Charger initiative had enrolled 23,600 registered users, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The foundation stone has been laid for the construction of Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Cultural Centre in the Chadian capital N’Djamena. The construction of the mosque is in implementation of an agreement signed between the UAE and Chad in April 2025 and will be carried out by the UAE Aid Agency in coordination with the Ministry …