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AL ARISH / WAM In implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship arrived at Al Arish Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying humanitarian and relief aid designated to support the people of the Gaza Strip. The arrival took …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The National Library and Archives (NLA) has launched its latest initiative, “Al Majlis,” a national cultural and historical platform that opens during major events and national occasions. The initiative serves as an interactive space for knowledge exchange and a venue to highlight the institution’s continuing efforts to preserve the heritage of the United Arab Emirates, …

BEIJING / WAM China’s service trade maintained steady growth in the first 11 months of the year, with total imports and exports reaching over 7.2 trillion yuan (approximately US$1.02 trillion), up 7.1 percent year on year, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency reported. Specifically, service exports rose 13.4 percent to nearly 3.2 trillion yuan during this …

DUBAI / WAM A high-level delegation from the Dominican Republic reviewed the UAE Government’s best practices and future-ready models during an official visit organised by the Government Experience Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, reinforcing cooperation within the strategic partnership on government development between the two countries. The visit focused on exploring innovative solutions and flagship programmes across …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates consolidated its position in 2025 as the world’s largest international airline after carrying 55.6 million passengers across nearly 180,580 flights, covering distances equivalent to circling the Earth more than 29,000 times, and placing orders for 73 new aircraft. In a statement, the airliner said that 2025, during which it celebrated 40 years since the launch of …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent New Year greetings for 2026 to Their Highnesses and Majesties, Presidents, Kings and Princes of countries around the world, wishing them continued health and prosperity for their nations. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …

RAHIM YAR KHAN/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, during a private visit to the country. His Highness and the Pakistani Prime Minister exchanged greetings ahead of the New Year, extending their best wishes for continued progress and prosperity for both nations, …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates expresses concern regarding the statement issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the fundamental inaccuracies it contains regarding the UAE’s role in the ongoing developments in the Republic of Yemen. The UAE categorically rejects any attempt to implicate the country in tensions among Yemeni parties and strongly denounces allegations that it exerted pressure …

ABU DHABI/WAM This statement is issued with reference to the statement made today, Tuesday, 30th December 2025, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates regarding the ongoing developments in the Republic of Yemen, and the facts it outlined concerning the presence of the UAE Armed Forces in Yemen within the framework of the Arab Coalition to …

ABU DHABI / WAM Natural gas accounts for about 70 percent of Mubadala Energy’s production portfolio, the company’s Chief Operating Officer Adnan Bu Fateem said, describing 2025 as a “pivotal” year for the company’s international expansion. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Bu Fateem said the company entered the US market this year and advanced several strategic gas …