ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Franchise Association, affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised the “Franchise Unites Us and Innovation Leads Us” forum at the Chamber’s headquarters in celebration of World Franchise Day, observed on June 11. The event was held in collaboration with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen ...
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CMA signs AED55 million partnership with NG9 Holding
ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Creative Media Authority (CMA) has signed an agreement with NG9 Group, a dynamic consortium comprising Nirvana Holding, Gewan Holding, and 9Yards Group, for a multi-sector strategic collaboration. The partnership will initially deliver two feature films and a 10-episode TV series, with a total value of AED55 million (US$15 million), set for global distribution. ...
Read More »KEZAD announces development of KEZAD Business District (KBD)
ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, has announced the development of KEZAD Business District (KBD), Abu Dhabi’s newest business destination. Strategically located with frontage at the gateway of the E11 arterial corridor between the capital and northern emirates, KEZAD Business ...
Read More »Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs Emirates Foundation’s first board meeting of 2025
ABU DHABI / WAM HH Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has chaired the Emirates Foundation’s first board meeting of 2025. HH Highness Sheikh Theyab was briefed on the progress of the foundation’s projects and community initiatives, as part of its strategy to empower people ...
Read More »Abdullah bin Zayed, US Secretary of State discuss strategic ties, regional developments
WASHINGTON DC / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, during a working visit to the US capital, Washington DC. Rubio welcomed the visit of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and the accompanying delegation. The meeting, held at the US Department of State ...
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid honours winners of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award
DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the winners of the fourth edition of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. The ceremony, held at Emirates Towers in Dubai, was attended by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of ...
Read More »UAE President receives Qatari PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, the two sides exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings, praying to God ...
Read More »UAE participates in Indo Defence 2025 with National Pavilion
ABU DHABI/ WAM The UAE is participating in Indo Defence 2025, held from 11 to 14 June at the Jakarta International Expo. The national pavilion is organised with the support of Tawazun Council and the Ministry of Defence, and as part of the ongoing efforts to enhance UAE’s global presence in the defence sector. Spanning an area of 704 square ...
Read More »Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs meeting of Executive Committee of ADNOC Board of Directors
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 chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ADNOC Board of Directors. During the meeting, HH reviewed ADNOC’s financial performance in the first quarter of 2025 as well as the company’s results throughout ...
Read More »ADGM FSRA implements amendments to its digital asset regulatory framework
ABU DHABI / WAM The Financial Services Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on Tuesday announced the implementation of amendments to its regulatory framework for digital assets, with immediate effect. The implementation of these amendments follows extensive industry engagement and feedback received on Consultation Paper No. 11 of 2024. The focus of the implemented amendments is on revisions ...
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