ABU DHABI/WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today virtually. All agenda ‎items were reviewed and approved, including the distribution of AED8.84 billion in cash ‎dividends for the financial year ended 31st December 2025, representing 80 fils per share and ‎the highest cash dividend in the Group’s history. Shareholders registered on March 23rd, 2026 ‎‎(i.e., …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to allow residents currently outside the UAE whose residency permits have expired to return to the country, as prevailing circumstances in the region have prevented their return due to airspace closures. The decision will remain in effect for one month starting from 28th February 2026. The …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defence systems on 12 March intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,540 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in six fatalities of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, and 131 minor to …