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ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), the region’s leading academic institution for mariners and an integral part of AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, will host the Quantum Maritime Conference 2025 at the Academy’s campus in Mussafah – Abu Dhabi on 8-9 October 2025. Organised in collaboration with Vernewell Group, a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The National Pavilion UAE announced the appointment of Bana Kattan, Curator and Associate Head of Exhibitions at the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, as curator of the UAE’s upcoming participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2026. Kattan was selected by a committee of leading figures from the UAE’s creative sector, including ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the issuance of two Ministerial Decisions clarifying the scope of obligations and the timelines for implementing the Electronic Invoicing System in the UAE. These decisions represent fundamental steps in the UAE’s digital transformation journey and in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and compliance in business transactions across the country. The first decision ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has announced the result of the first phase of the Liveability Strategy implementation, including the allocation of AED42 billion for a new phase of projects under the supervision of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT). Average district completion scores across the emirate reached 81 per cent in 2025, up from 67 ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai is preparing to host the 10th edition of Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors, from 12th to 15th October at Dubai Harbour. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, the exhibition has since 2016 provided opportunities for thousands of digital startups to secure multi-million-dollar ...

NEW YORK / WAM The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York witnessed the launch of the “SHE Powers Africa” initiative, under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development ...

DUBAI / WAM DWTC Hospitality, the award-winning catering division of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), have announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding that brings together two of the region’s leading forces in event catering and hospitality services. By combining their respective capabilities, the partnership aims to transform the event catering and hospitality ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD) has launched the 4th Sports and Physical Activity Survey, open until 20 September 2025, to engage communities across the emirate by gathering opinions and preferences on practising sports, attending events and using sports facilities, helping shape the future of sports in Abu Dhabi. This latest survey builds on the success of ...

DUBAI/WAM The UAE Ministry of Investment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, a global delivery and lifestyle services leader, to establish Keeta’s UAE headquarters and accelerate the nation’s leadership in digital commerce, technology-driven logistics, and AI adoption sectors. The MoU was officially signed by Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, and Tony ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has affirmed the leadership’s commitment to further enhancing the quality of life for Emirati families by developing community services and improving infrastructure and facilities across residential areas and neighbourhoods. H.H. Sheikh Khaled underscored that citizens’ wellbeing ...