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GENEVA / WAM The United Arab Emirates has provided US$1.5 million in Voluntary financial contributions to support the activities and programmes of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The contribution reflects the UAE’s continued engagement with the United Nations human rights system and its support for the work of OHCHR in promoting and protecting …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar is partnering with Elite Agro Holding, a global expert in food and agriculture production and development, to launch the first agricultural photovoltaic (AgriPV) project in the MENA region. The project was announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable progress, hosted by Masdar. …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the six winners of the Great Arab Minds 2025 edition at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Great Arab Minds is the largest Arab initiative dedicated to celebrating outstanding Arab achievement, highlighting contributions to advance human civilisation, support the …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has attended Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, who completed a tour of participating pavilions, was updated on latest advancements in the field, and highlighted the event’s key role in assembling …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Mozambique have reviewed avenues to deepen economic cooperation during a UAE–Mozambique Business Roundtable held on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, in the presence of Daniel Chapo, President of Mozambique. The UAE delegation was led by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of …

ABU DHABI/WAM EDGE Group will mark its first participation at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) as a Main Sponsor, underscoring the Group’s expanding footprint in the region and its deepening strategic partnership with Qatar. EDGE’s presence reflects a sustained commitment to working closely with military and security stakeholders across the Middle East, bringing end-to-end defence …

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Hub, a Masdar global initiative that empowers the next generation of sustainability leaders, during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 15 …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday met with His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on the economic, investment, development, renewable energy, and sustainability sectors, along with other vital areas that support growth and prosperity in …

ABU DHABI / WAM Chinese solar companies showcased new technologies at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, highlighting innovations aimed at improving solar and photovoltaic efficiency, boosting returns on investment and supporting the shift to clean energy. China’s 9Sun Solar presented mounting solutions for solar panels, including ground and rooftop systems for solar farms, car parks and garages, as well …

DUBAI / WAM Creators HQ, the first content creator hub in the UAE and the Middle East, and 500 Global, one of the world’s most active Silicon Valley-based venture capital firms, announced the Creators Ventures Accelerator, held under the second edition of Creators Ventures programme, is building and supporting creator-led startups collectively valued at over US$130 million. The 10-week Creators …