ABU DHABI / WAM The General Budget Committee has held its 14th meeting to discuss the draft general budget of the UAE for the fiscal year 2026. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; and HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al ...
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Mohammed bin Rashid directs intensified efforts to make Dubai world’s most beautiful, advanced city
DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, issued directives to intensify efforts and adopt world-class benchmarks to ensure Dubai continues to set the standard as the best city in the world across sectors. His Highness urged government officials, entrepreneurs and private sector employees to work as a united team to ...
Read More »Dubai Chambers explores boosting economic cooperation with Australia
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has discussed prospects for enhancing economic cooperation between Dubai and Australia during a meeting with a delegation led by the Rosslyn Bates, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment, and Training of Queensland, Australia. The meeting explored opportunities to expand bilateral trade and investment between Dubai and Queensland, with a focus on key sectors of mutual interest. ...
Read More »Hamdan bin Mohammed inaugurates Dubai World Self-Driving Transport Exhibition
DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, in the presence of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the Dubai World Self-Driving Transport Exhibition, organised by the Roads and ...
Read More »ATM to launch dedicated Travel Tech show at 2026 edition
DUBAI / WAM Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced the launch of ATM Travel Tech, a new co-located event that will debut at ATM 2026, taking place from 4th to 7th May 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). ATM Travel Tech will now span two dedicated halls in recognition of the importance of this rapidly growing market segment. ...
Read More »New report highlights UAE’s roadmap to advance Alzheimer’s disease care
ABU DHABI / WAM A new report drafted by The Economist Impact and Commissioned by Eli Lilly, the global leader in Alzheimer’s disease research and innovation, underscores the UAE’s efforts in Alzheimer’s disease management and outlines next steps to reinforce its position in global healthcare. Globally, more than 55 million people live with dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most ...
Read More »DCT Abu Dhabi, Etihad are main partners of Euroleague Basketball
ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways have officially become main sponsors of Euroleague Basketball for the next four years. This strategic alliance reinforces Abu Dhabi’s growing stature in global sport and marks a defining moment in Euroleague Basketball’s commercial evolution, connecting the emirate with the competition’s passionate ...
Read More »UAE leaders congratulate President of Guinea-Bissau on Independence Day
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, ...
Read More »Sharjah Ruler receives Minister of Energy and Infrastructure
SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received on Wednesday Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, at the Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan welcomed the minister and praised the ministry’s efforts across its areas of responsibility, noting their positive ...
Read More »Humaid bin Rashid reviews results of Household Income & Expenditure Survey in Ajman
AJMAN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, reviewed the results of the Household Income and Expenditure Survey in Ajman for 2024 and the first half of 2025, through a detailed presentation ...
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