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ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC announced on Thursday it has signed a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Osaka Gas, one of Japan’s largest utility companies, for the supply of up to 0.8 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from ADNOC’s lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project. The 15-year SPA converts a previous Heads of Agreement into a definitive agreement ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,295 inmates from correctional institutions in the UAE. His Highness has also pledged to settle any financial obligations incurred as part of the inmates’ sentences in a gesture marking the Holy Month of Ramadan. The initiative reflects the UAE President’s commitment to offering ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday conferred the Order of the Mother of the Nation on His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, in recognition of his role as a champion of social causes. The honour was awarded within the honorary category of the Sheikha ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has attended a ceremony for students graduating with distinction from Higher Colleges of Technology. Themed’ Empowering Minds… Making Future’, the 2024 cohort comprises 329 graduates who will meet marketplace demands set by Industry 4.0, AI adoption and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the fourth edition of Investopia (Investopia 2025) kicked off today in Abu Dhabi at St. Regis Saadiyat. The event, taking place on February 26–27, is being held under the theme ‘Harnessing MegaForces’ with the aim ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Wednesday with His Excellency Mokhtar Ould Diay, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. During the meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, the Mauritanian Prime Minister delivered to His Highness a written message from His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mubadala Investment Company, has chaired the company’s Board Meeting held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the board approved the company’s work plan and annual budget for 2025, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The first Sirius Talent Summit concluded in Abu Dhabi, providing an international platform for educators, scientists, and young talents from the UAE and Russia to exchange expertise and foster academic collaboration. The three-day summit featured more than 40 sessions, including scientific lectures, educational panels, cultural activities, and sports events, to enhance youth skills and strengthen academic ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi University (ADU), in collaboration with UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, launched the First International Sustainability Leaders Meeting (ISLM) at its main campus, welcoming over 250 participants from 40 countries. The event aligns with the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030, which aims to contribute four to five percent to the UAE’s GDP by optimising sustainability initiatives ...

ABU DHABI/WAM EMSTEEL, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, has announced the launch of its Asset Enhancement Programme – a strategic initiative with a capex of approximately AED625 million, designed to enhance production capabilities and introduce advanced steel solutions to meet growing market demands. The programme directly aligns with the UAE’s Operation ...