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ABU DHABI/WAM Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has announced enhancements to its financing ecosystem to empower national entrepreneurship and accelerate the growth of startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This is achieved through seven integrated financing programmes that support the needs of enterprises across different stages of growth, from inception and expansion to innovation and technology‑driven advancement. This …

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to Andy Burnham on the occasion of his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin …

DUBAI/WAM The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) delivered strong investment performance during the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), continuing to enhance the efficiency of its securities investment portfolio while achieving significant growth in market value and returns and consistently surpassing its performance targets. By the end of H1 2026, the cost value of the securities …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), in partnership with Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), part of the M42 group, have completed 12 disease registries. These enable tracking of disease prevalence, incidence, trends and demographic correlations, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes across the Emirate through data-driven …

CARACAS/ WAM The United Arab Emirates has sent 70 tonnes of humanitarian aid and relief supplies to Venezuela following two recent earthquakes, as part of its emergency response to the disaster. Delivered through the UAE Aid Agency in coordination with the UAE Embassy in Caracas, the shipment includes medical supplies, tents and shelter materials to help address urgent humanitarian needs …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today reviewed the results achieved by the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade in the first half of 2026. His Highness stated: “Today, we reviewed the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade results for the first half of 2026 – and they are …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended a wedding reception hosted by the family of the late Hamad Rashid Mohamed Al Neyadi for the marriage of their son, Ahmed, to the daughter of Mubarak Abdullah Al Duwais Al Shamsi. His Highness congratulated the newlyweds and their families, and wished …

AL DHAFRA / WAM The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority (ADHA) has announced the launch of the “Documentation of New Date Palm Varieties” project under the slogan “Scientific Documentation… Protecting Rights… Supporting Sustainability.” The initiative was unveiled as part of the 22nd edition of the Liwa Dates Festival, underway until 23 July 2026 in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region. Faris Khalaf …

AL AIN / WAM The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University has announced the development of the SEO satellite mission, which has reached an advanced stage, as part of its efforts to strengthen national space capabilities in collaboration with the UAE Space Agency. Developed in cooperation with international partners from the People’s Republic …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Family and the National Academy for Childhood Development (NACD) have launched the new summer edition of the national ”Jeel 71” programme under the theme “A Generation Built on Values”, in conjunction with the UAE’s Year of Family. The initiative forms part of the joint efforts of the Ministry of Family and the National …