ABU DHABI / WAM ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, on Monday announced that the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (APIAC) will establish an affiliated entity in ADGM and open an office within the ADGM Dispute Resolution Hearing Centre (DRHC). APIAC’s decision to establish in ADGM marks a significant step in the institution’s international expansion and reflects Abu …
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MUSCAT / WAM Data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) said social protection systems in Gulf states have become an advanced model regionally and internationally, combining social inclusion with economic capacity to sustain extensive welfare networks. In its report, “The State and Policies of Social Protection in the Gulf …
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ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi. The two top diplomats reviewed the overall situation in the region and discussed the latest regional developments, as well as bilateral relations …
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DUBAI/WAM The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree Law on the Governance of the National Educational Curriculum, establishing for the first time a comprehensive legislative framework regulating the design, approval, implementation, and review of the national educational curriculum. The Decree Law establishes an integrated governance system that clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of relevant federal and local authorities, …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the UAE’s global platform for accelerating sustainable progress, announced today that Aldar has been selected as its exclusive Real Estate Partner. Under the agreement, signed by Salwa Al Maflahi, Executive Director of Sustainability & Community Outreach, Aldar and Masdar’s Executive Director of Brand & Strategic Initiatives, Dr. Lamya Fawwaz, Aldar will act as the …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates ()UAE solidified its position as a global hub for advanced technology and space sciences in 2025, completing a series of strategic milestones aimed at transitioning toward an innovation-driven knowledge economy. Throughout the year, the country expanded its orbital infrastructure and international partnerships, significantly accelerating its lunar and Earth observation capabilities. The UAE’s orbital expansion …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Starting 1 January 2026, the new mechanism for calculating Excise Tax on Sweetened Drinks based on the “Tiered-Volumetric Model” will come into force in the UAE. Under this model, the amount of tax imposed per litre of a sweetened drink is linked to the total quantity of sugar and other sweeteners per 100 ml of the drink. This …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), said that the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will serve as a global platform for scientific discovery and a bridge between the planet’s ancient past and its sustainable future. Spanning 35,000 square metres in the Saadiyat Cultural District, the museum …
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DUBAI/WAM The winners of the 13th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Sports Award, the largest of its kind in terms of prize value and number of categories, were announced on Monday during the World Sports Summit in Dubai. The summit, organised by the Dubai Sports Council under the directives and patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid …
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SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, presided over a swearing-in ceremony for members of the Judicial Council on Monday morning at Al Badi’ Palace. The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin …
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