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CAIRO/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived today in Cairo on a fraternal visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, His Highness and the accompanying delegation were warmly received by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt. The two leaders engaged in cordial discussions that reflected the longstanding fraternal ...

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the opening of the fifth edition of the Arab Forum for Cultural Heritage, organised by the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM-Sharjah) under the theme “The Role of Women and Youth in Preserving Cultural ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, witnessed the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding between Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority, US-based Joby Aviation and UK-based Skyports Infrastructure to launch the first air taxi service in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027. At his palace in Saqr bin ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi will host the second edition of the Global Rail 2025 exhibition and conference from 30th September to 2nd October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and experts in rail, transport and infrastructure. Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, said the event highlights Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a global hub for dialogue ...

KUWAIT/WAM The Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that the Arab electricity and renewable energy sector attracted 360 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects costing more than $351 billion and providing more than 83,000 jobs during the period from January 2003 to December 2024. In its second report for 2025 on the Arab power and renewable energy sector, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today offered his condolences on the passing of former ambassador Salem Issa Al Qattam Al Zaabi, during a visit to the condolence majlis in Abu Dhabi. His Highness offered his heartfelt condolences to the family of the departed, praying that God grant him eternal mercy and peace, and bring ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the MGX Board of Directors, chaired MGX’s board meeting. During the meeting, Sheikh Tahnoon highlighted MGX’s global role in advancing innovation and harnessing artificial intelligence to boost productivity, enhance quality of life, and foster a more sustainable and abundant future for all. The ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a resources investment company, announced today the inauguration of the Noor Chad 50 MW Solar PV Plant in N’Djamena, which will provide clean electricity to about 274,000 homes across the country. The inauguration was attended by Mahamat Ahmad ALHABO, Minister of State and Secretary-General of the Presidency of the Republic ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal National Council (FNC) will host the first edition of the Legislative Parliamentary Forum on 7th October at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The forum will bring together representatives of the legislative councils of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, along with local authorities, legal and judicial bodies, academic institutions from within and outside the ...

DUBAI / WAM The Museum of the Future (MOTF) has announced the launch of an exclusive Master Class series in collaboration with Great Arab Minds, a year-long programme of specialised lectures featuring distinguished Arab scientists, thinkers and creators. The series will showcase winners of the Great Arab Minds initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice ...