Friday , 27 March 2026

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NYUAD discovers new large-scale waves moving deep inside Sun

ABU DHABI / WAM Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered new large-scale waves moving deep inside the Sun, driven by magnetic fields far below the surface. These waves provide a window into parts of the Sun that are otherwise inaccessible, giving scientists a new tool to study how its magnetic field is formed and evolves over time. In the …

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NCM forecasts heavy rainfall, strong winds, today

ABU DHABI / WAM The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects that today’s weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with some convective clouds, accompanied by heavy rainfall over most areas of the country at intervals, and a drop in temperatures. In a statement, the Centre noted that winds will be southeasterly to northeasterly at 15 to 30, reaching up …

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CBUAE gold reserves exceed AED43 billion

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has seen its gold reserves rise by 13.6 percent in January 2026 to a new record of AED43.051 billion at the end of the month, compared to AED37.902 billion at the end of December 2025, an increase of AED5.149 billion, according to the bank’s monthly statistical bulletin …

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Dubai advances to 7th place in Global Financial Centres Index

DUBAI / WAM Dubai has achieved its highest-ever ranking in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), climbing to seventh place globally, underscoring the emirate’s accelerating rise as one of the world’s most influential financial hubs and its importance in the global financial system. This remarkable achievement is a key step in Dubai’s ambitious goal to rank among the top four …

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Louvre Abu Dhabi launches Museum Curriculum Portal

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE As part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s (DCT Abu Dhabi) wider overarching initiative in curriculum mapping, Abu Dhabi’s cultural sites will be rolling out dedicated programmes linking their cultural and art collections to the school curriculum. Following this mandate, Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched the Museum Curriculum Portal, a …

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Tabreed’s Annual General Assembly approves dividend for FY 2025

ABU DHABI / WAM National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed), yesterday held its Annual General Assembly (AGA). In recognition of the company’s resilient financial and operational performance throughout 2025, shareholders approved a second-half dividend payment of 6.5 fils per share, to be distributed fully in cash, resulting in a total 2025 dividend of 13.0 fils per share – a dividend yield …

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Friends of Cancer Patients extends Zakat campaign through 2026

SHARJAH / WAM The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has confirmed it will extend its annual 2026 Zakat campaign, “Family of Giving”, through the end of the year. The Ramadan campaign has helped 10 patients continue life-saving treatment, with funds raised expected to support more patients throughout the year. The campaign supports covering cancer patients’ treatment costs and provide psychological …

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Sultan Al Jaber dedicates MEI’s Leadership Award to UAE President, frontline workers

WASHINGTON DC / WAM Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, and Executive Chairman of XRG, has received the 2026 Distinguished Global Leadership Award from the Washington DC-based Middle East Institute (MEI) and dedicated the recognition to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the country’s frontline …

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US Vice President welcomes Sultan Al Jaber to White House

WASHINGTON / WAM JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America, today welcomed Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, to the White House in Washington DC. Dr. Al Jaber conveyed the greetings of the UAE leadership and highlighted the strength of the UAE-US bilateral relationship. Dr. Al …

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