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ABU DHABI / WAM In partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the inaugural Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit will take place in the emirate from 22nd October 2025, at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. Global, regional, and international leaders from government, business, finance, civil society, media, culture, and academia will convene at the summit ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has delivered urgent humanitarian assistance to 960 families affected by the floods that swept across areas of Yemen’s West Coast. The aid, provided by the Emirates Red Crescent, included shelter tents, food supplies, and essential relief items to support the affected families, helping them cope with difficult living conditions and alleviating their suffering in ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE’s real estate sector has continued its robust performance since the beginning of the year, supported by the resilience of both oil and non-oil sectors and a surge in foreign investment inflows. This has driven notable growth across all segments of the property market, from residential to commercial and industrial. Latest global reviews and specialised ...

DUBAI / WAM Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a cabinet reshuffle. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said, “Under the directives and blessing of the President of the UAE, we announce today the appointment of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has urgently dispatched an Emirati search and rescue team from the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, the National Guard, and the Joint Operations Command to support search and rescue operations and assist those affected by the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Borouge Plc today confirmed shareholder approval at its 29th August General Assembly Meeting for an interim dividend of $660 million, equivalent to 8.1 fils per share, reflecting strong H1 performance supported by healthy pricing premia, disciplined cost management and strategic inventory sales. The company also reaffirmed its intention to pay a total dividend of 16.2 fils ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has officially launched the Flight Operations Centralised Unified System (F.O.C.U.S.), a digital platform designed to simplify and streamline how foreign and national air operators interact with aviation stakeholders across the UAE. F.O.C.U.S. offers a unified gateway for seeking operational approvals to UAE airports by providing information and links with key ...

ABU DHABI / WAM M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics, is pioneering a more inclusive and empowering healthcare environment for People of Determination (POD) by becoming the first healthcare network in the region to join the Hidden Challenges Sunflower programme and introducing portable hearing loop systems across its facilities. The Hidden Challenges Sunflower ...

DUBAI / WAM Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a cabinet reshuffle. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said, “Under the directives and blessing of the President of the UAE, we announce today the appointment of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, visited Hong Kong and the Republic of Korea, where he met with high-level officials and toured sustainability-driven facilities to learn more about their initiatives. The visits were part of the UAE’s efforts to build synergies with other countries in ...