Uncategorized

Eastern was reported as the UAE’s No. 1 Indian spice brand with highest household reach, according to the Worldpanel by Numerator Household Panel Study in UAE for MAT October 2025. While showcasing the strength and breadth of its portfolio at Gulfood 2026. The recognition underscores Eastern’s deep-rooted presence in UAE households and its continued relevance across a highly diverse consumer …

DAKAR/WAM Pemmy Majodina, Minister of Water and Sanitation of the Republic of South Africa, said that the partnership between the UAE and the Republic of Senegal, within the framework of the high-level preparatory meeting for the UN Water Conference 2026, which began yesterday in Senegal, reflects a growing international commitment to placing the water issue at the forefront of the …

DUBAI/WAM In a landmark moment for the region’s gold and jewellery industry, Ithra Dubai has officially launched Dubai Gold District, a purpose-built destination designed to elevate Dubai’s position as the world’s leading destination for gold and jewellery trade. The launch of Dubai Gold District marks a new phase in Dubai’s development as a global centre for retail, commerce, and trade. …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, held talks today on ways to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the fields of the economy, trade and investment, in support of shared development goals that benefit both nations and their peoples. His Highness welcomed …

ABU DHBI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation from Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi to mark the company’s 20th anniversary and celebrate the successful conclusion of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. His Highness congratulated the delegation on the milestone and thanked them for their efforts …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE In line with the objectives of the UAE Year of Community, the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi announced the licensing of 15 Non-Profit Organisations during 2025. This step reflects the department’s commitment to supporting structured community-based initiatives and strengthening the role of the third sector as a key partner in advancing social …

CAIRO / WAM The Embassy of the UAE in Cairo, in cooperation with the National Library and Archives, organised a seminar on reading in the age of AI, on the sidelines of the 57th Cairo International Book Fair, which continues its activities. The seminar, held at the National Library and Archives platform at the fair, was attended by Hamad Obaid …

ABU DHABI / WAM Amélia Lakrafi, Secretary-General of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) and Member of Parliament representing French citizens living abroad, said that the UAE has established a leading model in empowering women, enhancing their participation in parliamentary work, and strengthening their effective contribution to decision-making. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines …

ABU DHABI / WAM K2 and WeRide signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding in UMEX 2026 to jointly operate autonomous buses with the support of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) and the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). The partnership supports Abu Dhabi’s vision to advance smart mobility by enabling the real-world deployment of autonomous public transport, strengthening the emirate’s …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Tuesday received Viktor Lukashenko, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Belarus to the Middle East, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the …