ABU DHABI / WAM Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) has announced that it will host the 7th Scientific Conference of the Association of Environmental Law Lecturers in the Middle East and North African Universities (ASSELLMU) from 9th to 10th February 2026. Held under the theme “Environmental Law in the Digital Age”, the conference will explore how digital transformation, artificial intelligence, ...
Read More »Uncategorized
ADEK sets 240-minute Arabic mandate for kindergartens
ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced a new policy that will bring Arabic into every private and charter kindergarten across the emirate, starting from Pre-KG to KG2, beginning Fall 2025. Beyond literacy, it’s about anchoring the next generation in their linguistic roots and establishing a strong foundation in the mother tongue ...
Read More »‘Franchise Unites Us and Innovation Leads Us’ forum organised on June 11
ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Franchise Association, affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised the “Franchise Unites Us and Innovation Leads Us” forum at the Chamber’s headquarters in celebration of World Franchise Day, observed on June 11. The event was held in collaboration with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen ...
Read More »Emirates forges interline pact with Bahamasair for connectivity
DUBAI / WAM Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish an interline partnership benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas. The partnership enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing customers to utilise the services of The Bahamas’ national flag carrier from Florida to one of three destinations on the island country. Under the ...
Read More »CMA signs AED55 million partnership with NG9 Holding
ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Creative Media Authority (CMA) has signed an agreement with NG9 Group, a dynamic consortium comprising Nirvana Holding, Gewan Holding, and 9Yards Group, for a multi-sector strategic collaboration. The partnership will initially deliver two feature films and a 10-episode TV series, with a total value of AED55 million (US$15 million), set for global distribution. ...
Read More »KEZAD announces development of KEZAD Business District (KBD)
ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, has announced the development of KEZAD Business District (KBD), Abu Dhabi’s newest business destination. Strategically located with frontage at the gateway of the E11 arterial corridor between the capital and northern emirates, KEZAD Business ...
Read More »Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs Emirates Foundation’s first board meeting of 2025
ABU DHABI / WAM HH Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has chaired the Emirates Foundation’s first board meeting of 2025. HH Highness Sheikh Theyab was briefed on the progress of the foundation’s projects and community initiatives, as part of its strategy to empower people ...
Read More »Abdullah bin Zayed, US Secretary of State discuss strategic ties, regional developments
WASHINGTON DC / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, during a working visit to the US capital, Washington DC. Rubio welcomed the visit of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and the accompanying delegation. The meeting, held at the US Department of State ...
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid honours winners of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award
DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the winners of the fourth edition of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. The ceremony, held at Emirates Towers in Dubai, was attended by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of ...
Read More »UAE President receives Qatari PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, the two sides exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings, praying to God ...
Read More »