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ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed terrorist, unprovoked Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the country using missiles and drones, which resulted in the injury of three Indian nationals. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a dangerous escalation, an unacceptable act of …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the Iranian terrorist attack involving two drones that targeted a national carrier affiliated with ADNOC as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underscored that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolution …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence announced the detection of four cruise missiles coming from Iran towards the country, noting that three missiles were successfully intercepted over the UAE’s territorial waters, while another fell into the sea. The ministry confirmed that the sounds heard in various areas across the country were the result of the successful interception of the aerial …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met Georges Elhedery, Group CEO of HSBC Holdings. The meeting explored prospects and avenues for collaboration in the banking and financial services sector. The discussion also highlighted the UAE’s business ecosystem, with a particular focus …

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended the opening of the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates, taking place from 4th to 7th May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in collaboration …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Education today announced the transition to remote learning from Tuesday, 5th May until Friday, 8th May 2026. The decision applies to students, teaching and administrative staff across nurseries and all public and private schools nationwide, in line with efforts to ensure the safety of students and education sector personnel. The ministry said …

ABU DHABI / WAM EMSTEEL Group has announced receiving the Quality and Compliance Award at Make it in the Emirates 2026. The award, presented by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), recognises EMSTEEL’s commitment to quality leadership, regulatory compliance, and sustainable manufacturing across its value chain. This achievement reinforces EMSTEEL’s role in advancing the UAE’s industrial strategy and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Ashish Koshy, Chief Executive Officer of Inception, said artificial intelligence is a fundamental pillar in enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE’s industrial sector, noting that these technologies have evolved from a supporting factor into a core driver reshaping business models and improving production efficiency. Koshy told Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the sidelines of the first …

ABU DHABI / WAM Khaled Almarzooqi, Chief Executive Officer of Mira Aerospace, a subsidiary of Space42, said manufacturing advanced high-altitude platforms within the UAE is a key pillar in strengthening the presence of national industries in space, aviation technologies, communications and surveillance. He revealed in a statement to Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the sidelines of the first day of …

ABU DHABI / WAM Silal Group presented its advanced AI-powered ESG platform, ‘ZERO’, developed by global sustainability technology provider, Olive Gaea, during Make it in the Emirates 2026. The launch marks a major milestone in Silal Group’s commitment to embedding ESG principles across its operations while contributing to the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy. The AI-powered platform significantly strengthens Silal …