ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has inaugurated Al Taf missile boat during a ceremony at Marina pier at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, during the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX 2025). During his tour of the 62-metre-long vessel, H.H. Sheikh Hazza was briefed on its advanced defence capabilities ...
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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends 2nd day of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025
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 attended the second day of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025, held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 21st February 2025. At IDEX 2025, H.H. ...
Read More »ADASI launches next-gen GPS-less navigation, secure flight control to strengthen aviation security
ABU DHABI/ WAM As dual-use technologies increasingly drive economies of scale worldwide, ADASI, a leader in UAV system manufacturing, has announced their adoption of two advanced autonomous flight technologies by Abu Dhabi’s VentureOne: Perceptra, a new cutting-edge GPS-less navigation technology, and Saluki, a high-security flight control technology for autonomous systems. These technologies, both developed by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), ...
Read More »ADNOC Distribution, TotalEnergies mark two-year anniversary of TEME joint venture in Egypt
CAIRO/ WAM ADNOC Distribution and TotalEnergies are celebrating two years of successful partnership in Egypt at this year’s Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES) with a co-branded booth that showcases the partnership’s role in strengthening Egypt’s energy infrastructure. In 2023, ADNOC Distribution acquired 50% of TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt (TEME), creating a joint venture that operates over 240 fuel retail sites across Egypt ...
Read More »Record AED9.77 billion in contracts signed over two days at IDEX and NAVDEX 2025
ABU DHABI/ WAM Tawazun Council – the government authority responsible for managing acquisitions, procurement, and contracts on behalf of the Ministry of Defense and security agencies – announced the signing of five deals worth a total of AED5.8 billion with local and international companies on the second day of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025. With these agreements, the total value of ...
Read More »UAE, Ukraine explore investment prospects after CEPA signing
ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, hosted a business roundtable that brought together UAE government officials, leading UAE businesses, and investment groups with a high-ranking Ukrainian delegation led by Yuliia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy. The meeting focused on exploring promising investment opportunities in Ukraine, with ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi to host ‘Made in Russia’ Festival on February 21
ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE capital is set to welcome the “Made in Russia” Festival & Fair, taking place from 21st to 25th February at Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Organised in collaboration with the Russian Export Centre, this vibrant festival invites residents and visitors to embark on an immersive journey into Russia’s rich cultural heritage, traditions, ...
Read More »Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets UAE Team Emirates XRG cyclists
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 attended the second stage of the UAE Tour 2025, organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, with the participation of 140 cyclists from 20 international teams. Sheikh Khaled observed the athletes’ performance in the 12.2-kilometre ...
Read More »Inaugural Abu Dhabi Pearls Festival introduces new generations to UAE pearl-diving traditions
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Organised by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the inaugural Abu Dhabi Pearls Festival has concluded in Al Dhafra Region. The festival celebrated the marine environment and Abu Dhabi’s pearl heritage, while connecting the past and present to transfer knowledge to future generations. The seven-day festival took place at the Abu Dhabi Pearls ...
Read More »UAE leaders congratulate President of Gambia on Independence Day
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Adama Barrow of Gambia, 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 ...
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