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ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC delivered record second quarter (2Q) and first half (1H) 2026 revenue, driven by strong Oilfield Services (OFS) growth, disciplined execution and a highly contracted revenue base that provides strong earnings visibility. The company reported revenue of $2.46 billion, up 4 percent year-on-year (YoY), while net profit rose 2 percent YoY to $706 …

BELGRADE / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Belgrade on a working visit to the Republic of Serbia. Serbian President His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić welcomed His Highness upon arrival at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. Accompanying His Highness are His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential …

BRATISLAVA / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Slovak Prime Minister His Excellency Robert Fico today discussed bilateral relations and opportunities to expand cooperation, particularly in the areas of the economy, development, renewable energy, and advanced technologies, in support of the two countries’ mutual interests. During the meeting in Bratislava, which came during His …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has recognised 237 hotels in the third cycle of the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) Stamp for their outstanding commitment to sustainability and responsible hospitality practices. Marking a 55 percent increase on the 153 hotels honoured in the second cycle and more than triple the 70 hotels recognised when the …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Japan following the earthquake that struck the country and resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, in addition to substantial damage to property. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to …

BUSAN / WAM The World Heritage Committee wrapped up its 48th session in Busan, Republic of Korea, with the addition of 25 new sites to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. All inscriptions during the session were adopted by consensus, reflecting the cooperative spirit that underpins the 1972 World Heritage Convention. This session also marks the first-ever inscriptions on the UNESCO World …

AJMAN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, received Judha Nugraha, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the UAE, at his office in the Emiri Diwan. H.H. Sheikh Ammar welcomed the ambassador and discussed with him ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields. The two sides …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, discussed ways to advance cooperation during a phone call today, particularly in the fields of the economy, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and other priority sectors, under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The two …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced that Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open its doors on 11th December 2026, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global capital for the arts. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a museum of modern and contemporary art and will be a space for encounter and exchange, promoting a …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman. Their Highnesses exchanged greetings and cordial conversations with the Sheikhs and guests attending the majlis. They also addressed various national issues, reaffirming that the wellbeing of the UAE’s people remains central to the nation’s …