Thursday , 22 January 2026

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Uganda on winning new term

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on his re-election for a new presidential term. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, …

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Abdullah bin Zayed, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister discuss fraternal relations over phone

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call today with Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, during which they discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen and develop them across various fields. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah and …

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UAE-Cameroon Trade and Investment Day explores opportunities

ABU DHABI/WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, led a high-level government and business delegation to Yaoundé, Cameroon, where he extended the greetings of the UAE’s leadership to Cameroon’s Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute, wishing the Cameroonian people and nation peace, prosperity and progress. The visit by Al Zeyoudi is part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts …

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UAE participates in World Economic Forum 2026

DUBAI/WAM The United Arab Emirates is participating in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum 2026, taking place in Davos, Switzerland from 19th to 23rd January, with a high-level delegation led by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. The delegation includes more than 100 ministers, senior government officials, …

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UAE President reaffirms ‘shared values’ for ‘Year of Family’

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to the social media platform X to reaffirm the country’s steadfast commitment to strengthening family bonds on Sunday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote: “With the launch of the Year of Family in the UAE, we reaffirm our steadfast commitment to strengthening family bonds and shared values while …

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UAQ performance highlights UAE’s economic resilience

UMM AL QAIWAIN / WAM The UAE economy is experiencing accelerated growth, driven by the strong performance of non-oil sectors, high-quality foreign and local investments, flexible economic legislation and labour market incentives, in addition to the stability and security enjoyed by the country. Umm Al Qaiwain stands as a clear example of the progress and development of the UAE economy, …

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UAE signs cooperation agreement with IFRC to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support urgent humanitarian efforts in Sudan, allocating US$11 million as part of the US$100 million pledged by the UAE during the United Nations Security Council meeting in October. The agreement was signed by Dr. …

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UAE President to begin working visit to India today

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a working visit to the Republic of India today. During the visit, His Highness will hold talks with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, to explore opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation, reflecting the longstanding ties and Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnerships between …

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Abu Dhabi ranked world’s safest city for 10th consecutive year

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi has ranked first on the world’s safest cities list in 2026, the 10th consecutive year it has topped the list compiled by online database Numbeo, reflecting the emirate’s global leadership in promoting security, stability, and quality of life. His Excellency Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, highlighted …

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Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Group CEO of Richemont

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today met with Nicolas Bos, Group Chief Executive Officer of Richemont, one of the world’s leading luxury goods groups. The meeting underscored the UAE’s commitment to building strategic alliances with leading global companies that contribute to …

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