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Mohammed bin Rashid visits Arabian Travel Market 2025

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, toured the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, which concludes on Thursday at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Speaking on the occasion, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed that the UAE is committed to playing a constructive global role ...

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Spain welcomes over 200,000 visitors from UAE in 2024

DUBAI / WAM Carlos Ruiz González, Director of the Spanish Tourist Office for the GCC, announced that Spain welcomed over 200,000 visitors from the UAE in 2024, including both Emirati nationals and residents. He noted that this figure reflects an increase of approximately 17% compared to 2023, signalling a continued gradual recovery in tourist movement between the two countries following ...

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Abu Dhabi tourism records strong start to Q1 2025

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has reported sustained growth in the emirate’s culture and tourism sectors during the first quarter of 2025, with Abu Dhabi firmly on track to meet ambitious visitor targets for the year ahead. The announcement comes ahead of DCT Abu Dhabi’s participation in Arabian ...

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Airport Show 2025 to spotlight latest ground support equipment technologies

DUBAI / WAM The Airport Show, in its 24th edition, will be held from 6th to 8th May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing the latest ground handling technologies under one roof to serve global airports aiming to enhance their services, profitability, and adherence to globally recognised standards for reducing their carbon footprint. The event is held under the ...

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Sharjah Ruler witnesses MoU signing between University of Kalba, Victoria School

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Kalba, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Kalba and Victoria International School in Sharjah on Thursday morning at the university’s headquarters. The MoU was signed by Dr. Najwa ...

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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise earns $85.8 million during Q1

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) reported a net profit of US$85.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, marking a 26.5% increase compared to US$ 67.8 million during the same period in 2024. According to the company’s press release issued on Wednesday, profit before tax rose by 45% to reach US$101.2 million, up from US$69.7 million in Q1 ...

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Dubai South records 15% growth in business aviation movements in Q1

DUBAI / WAM Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to the advancement of the aviation industry, recorded 5,275 movements achieved in Q1 2025, marking a 15 percent increase over the same period in 2024. This milestone underscores the rapid evolution of the business aviation ecosystem and further cements Al Maktoum International Airport’s position ...

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UAE’s M42 signs agreement with Japan’s Yamagata University

ABU DHABI / WAM M42, a global health champion powered by AI and technology, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Yamagata University in Japan to accelerate research and innovation in heavy ion therapy, an advanced and highly precise form of radiation therapy for cancer treatment. Formalised during M42’s recent delegation visit to Japan, this partnership underscores M42’s commitment ...

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Abdullah bin Zayed receives Lebanese Culture Minister

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Dr Ghassan Salamé, Minister of Culture of Lebanon. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them to serve their mutual interests. The meeting also touched upon prospects for cooperation between the ...

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Hamdan bin Mohammed tours Arabian Travel Market 2025

DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, toured the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. He was accompanied by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and ...

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