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ABU DHABI/PARIS/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and TotalEnergies, a global integrated multi energy company, have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2bn 50/50 joint venture (JV) that will merge their onshore renewable activities in nine countries across Asia. As electricity demand accelerates across Asia, this partnership brings together capital and …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on 2nd April 2026 engaged 19 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 457 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,038 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received a phone call from His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, during which they discussed regional developments and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability. The two sides discussed the continued Iranian terrorist aggression targeting …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE National Orchestra will present a new concert programme dedicated to the music of Emirati television and film, performed in full symphonic arrangement in a way that reflects their place in the UAE’s social and cultural memory. From Screen to Stage spans five decades of Emirati screen production, from the late 1970s to the present …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar strongly condemned the Israeli occupying power’s enactment of a law in its Parliament (Knesset), that …

ABU DHABI / WAM EDGE Group will mark its first participation at FIDAE 2026, Chile, expanding its presence in Latin America. From 7th to 12th April, EDGE will showcase a broad portfolio of cutting-edge solutions across air, land, and cyber domains, reflecting its integrated, multi-domain approach to modern defence. “Our debut at FIDAE highlights EDGE’s expanding role in Latin America’s …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE air defences on 2nd April 2026 engaged 19 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 457 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,038 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their …

DUBAI / GULF TIME FALCONE, Dubai’s destination for world-ranked Neapolitan pizza, is proud to celebrate its recognition as ‘Highly Commended for Best Pizzeria’ at the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2026. To mark the occasion, the restaurant is placing its spotlight firmly on the dish that defines its kitchen: Roberta’s Pizza. This signature creation, the vision of World Pizza Champion Chef Roberta De …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the opening of nominations for the fourth edition of the Sard Al Thahab Awards, with submissions accepted until 15th June 2026. The award forms part of the Centre’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Creative Lab, the youth talent development arm of Abu Dhabi’s Creative Media Authority (CMA), hosted a series of online creative media workshops during the spring break which introduced young students aged 9-12 to storytelling, scriptwriting and digital content creation. The initiative engaged 38 students from across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, offering …