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UAE-EU Dialogue on Human Rights holds 13th meeting in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE-EU Dialogue on Human Rights held its 13th meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The session underscored key developments, ongoing efforts, and the exchange of information, expertise, and best practices in the field of human rights across the UAE and the European Union. During the meeting, several issues of mutual …

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IMKAN announces acquisition of 51% stake in Majestic Marine Investments

ABU DHABI / WAM IMKAN, a leading global master developer based in Abu Dhabi and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG), announced the acquisition of a 51 percent stake in Majestic Marine Investments Group LLC (Majestic Group), a leading marine engineering and marina construction company operating across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Founded in the 1980s, Majestic Group …

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Abu Dhabi Festival Announces 23rd Edition Headline Programme: Global Premieres, Iconic Artists and New Cultural Milestones

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Held under the honorary founding patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Founding Honorary Patron of Abu Dhabi Festival, and under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, wife of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al …

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Eight Abu Dhabi hospitals ranked in Newsweek’s ranking

ABU DHABI / WAM Eight healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi were featured in Newsweek’s Best Specialised Hospitals Middle East 2026 list, with five ranking among the region’s top 10 across multiple specialties. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi leads the Middle East rankings, securing first place in cardiology, gastroenterology, and neurology, and second place in oncology. Four other Abu Dhabi healthcare facilities …

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ADX approves Waha Capital share buyback programme

ABU DHABI / WAM Waha Capital PJSC on Wednesday announced that its proposed share buyback programme of up to 10 percent of the company’s issued share capital has been approved by the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) following shareholder approval at a General Assembly Meeting. The programme will be executed through open-market transactions in accordance with ADX and the Securities …

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UAE cements global humanitarian leadership, expands relief reach in 2025

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates solidified its position as a global humanitarian leader in 2025, ranking as the world’s third-largest aid donor with US$1.46 billion in contributions, according to OCHA’s Financial Tracking Service data. In 2025, the UAE announced a substantial pledge of US$550 million to support the UN’s Global Humanitarian Overview, which aims to raise US$33 billion in …

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UAE leaders condole with President of Libyan Presidential Council on death of Chief of Staff, accompanying delegation

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Dr. Mohamed Yunus Al-Menfi, President of the Libyan Presidential Council, on the death of Chief of Staff of the Libyan Army, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, and his accompanying delegation, following the crash of a Libyan military aircraft. His …

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AD Ports achieves highest Tier IV for data centre accreditation

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE AD Ports Group has announced that the AD Ports Khalifa Port Data Center has become the first global trade and logistics company to receive Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility, the highest standard in data centre accreditation, from the Uptime Institute – an independent New York-based certification network for data centre performance. This significant …

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