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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, who is on a visit to the UAE, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin …

AL AIN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from the Department of Community Development and Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority, along with representatives of partner entities and institutions concerned with the social sector in the emirate. The meeting reviewed key programmes and initiatives aimed at strengthening family …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, witnessed the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today between the Government of Ras Al Khaimah and two leading Chinese financial institutions: the Bank of China and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), to strengthen economic ties …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Excellency Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden, during which they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, particularly in economic sectors, renewable energy, sustainability, technology and artificial intelligence, among other areas that represent shared development …

GULF TIME Al Masaood Group has announced its participation in Make it in the Emirates 2026, to be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 4–7 May. At the exhibition, Al Masaood Group Industrial, led by its Projects and Engineering Services Division (PESD), will present its industrial manufacturing plans and capabilities and explore new opportunities that support the …

  DUBAI / GULF TIME The media and marketing sector in the United Arab Emirates is witnessing accelerated growth in demand for integrated solutions that combine public relations and advertising production, driven by the rapid expansion of digital content, the increasing relevance of outdoor advertising, and intensifying competition among brands seeking to capture audience attention and build sustainable market presence. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced its decision to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC and OPEC+), effective 1 May 2026. This decision reflects the UAE’s long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile, including accelerated investment in domestic energy production, and reinforces its commitment to a responsible, reliable, and forward-looking …

ABU DHABI / WAM NMDC Energy on Tuesday announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, stating that it maintained operational continuity across all its projects as a result of integrated efforts, coordination with all relevant stakeholders, and the effective implementation of business continuity frameworks and risk management practices. NMDC Energy delivered solid financial performance in the first …

DUBAI / WAM Results of the “GCC Board Gender Index Report 2026” showed continued progress in women’s representation, reaching 7 percent of board positions across the GCC, compared to 6.9 percent in 2025, with the UAE ranking first at 15 percent. Heriot-Watt University and Aurora50 released the third edition of this comprehensive study of women’s representation on the boards of …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah recorded a 15.5 percent increase in the total capital of economic licences in the first quarter of 2026, reaching around AED11.497 billion, reflecting continued investor confidence and a strong business environment. Commercial licences accounted for the largest share at 62.3 percent, underscoring robust business activity and expansion in the emirate. Industrial licences …