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ABU DHABI/WAM HSBC has announced its plans to establish a Centre of Excellence in Al Ain. This strategic initiative, launched in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), is aligned with the UAE and Abu Dhabi government’s vision to develop local talent and increase the employment of UAE nationals in the financial sector. Set to be operational ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the intellectual property registration of the “Muwafaq” package, which has been specifically developed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE. The authority highlighted that the package seeks to create a significant step forward in fostering innovation within the tax system and delivering comprehensive solutions that align with market ...

DUBAI/WAM The Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) has announced that Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has been selected to host the GPA conference in 2026. The Global Privacy Assembly is an international group, established in 1979 as the premier global forum for data protection and privacy authorities. The assembly comprises leading global Information and privacy authorities and commissioners. It is an ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City, Federico J. González, Executive Vice Chairman of Radisson Hotel Group. Raki Phillips, CEO Of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, attended the event. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Saud reviewed the ...

ROME/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a dinner banquet hosted by His Excellency Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, in honour of His Highness and the accompanying delegation as part of His Highness’ state visit to Italy. His Excellency President Sergio Mattarella welcomed His Highness, underscoring the depth of relations between the two ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Amid rapidly evolving global trends, the UAE has emerged as one of the world’s most innovative and future-ready nations, positioning itself to lead the future economy. The country is building an unprecedented economic model that blends innovation with global competitiveness, driven by a strategic vision based on advanced technology, sustainability, and economic diversification. The UAE’s vision for the ...

TIRANA/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations and expand cooperation, particularly in key sectors such as the economy, trade, renewable energy, food security, and technology. The discussions took place in Tirana during His Highness the UAE President’s working ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, crowned Ahmed Zainoun from Morocco as the top Arab Hope Maker. Zainoun received a prize of AED1 million. ...

AJMAN / WAM In alignment with the UAE’s commitment to supporting humanitarian and relief efforts for the Palestinian people, 375 tonnes of Ramadan food aid and sanitary supplies have been sent by the Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Foundation and the International Charity Organisation (ICO) to relieve 15,000 affected families in the Gaza Strip, as part of the “Operation Chivalrous ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has issued a resolution reconstituting the Board of Trustees of the Institute of Applied Technology, Chaired by Dr Mubarak Saeed Al Shamsi, with Homaid Abdulla Al Shimmari as Vice-Chairman. Board members comprise Mubarak Hamad ...