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ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group has joined Africa Ports Development’s (APD) 30-year concession to design, build and operate a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala in the Republic of Cameroon. The agreement establishes an investment structure, in which AD Ports Group together with two other UAE investors own 60% of the operating company alongside Africa Ports Development …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness and the Crown Prince exchanged cordial greetings and congratulations ahead of the holy month of …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with His Excellency Yoweri Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, during which they discussed ways to further develop bilateral ties to support the shared development priorities of both countries and their peoples. During the call, His Highness congratulated President Museveni …

GULF TIME As enterprises across the Middle East fast-track AI adoption in customer experience, Exotel has announced the regional launch of Harmony, its AI-powered, human-assisted CX orchestration platform. The launch was unveiled by Sachin Bhatia, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Exotel, during his address at IDC CIO Summit – Middle East, marking the company’s strategic expansion into AI-led experience transformation …

ABU DHABI/WAM The world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11th February each year, as Emirati women, through their active presence across diverse scientific disciplines, continue to demonstrate that their ambitions know no bounds, especially in the space and nuclear energy domains. Their contributions extend beyond a single field to include artificial intelligence, healthcare, and …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Logistics and Services plc, maintained a strong and resilient performance in the fourth quarter of 2025 and achieved record full-year 2025 results. ADNOC L&S’ revenue for the year was $5,016 million (AED18,422 million) up 41 percent year-on-year (YoY), driven by favourable market demand, strong operational execution and the continued expansion across the Company’s core and growth segments. …

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has approved the strategic plan of The Founder’s Office, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to celebrating and activating the enduring legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. H.H. was briefed on the strategy and future direction during …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, who was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Airports on Wednesday announced that Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 95.2 million guests in 2025, up 3.1 percent year on year, marking the busiest year in the airport’s history and the highest annual international passenger traffic ever recorded by any airport. More significantly, 2025 was defined not by a single peak, but by sustained performance at record …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the occasion of 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 …