DUBAI / WAM The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) has announced that the value of educational endowment assets registered with the Foundation reached AED718 million in 2026, marking a 52 percent increase compared to the previous year. The assets, distributed across 52 endowments, are dedicated to supporting the education sector and empowering students from low-income families. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Defence announced that on 9th April 2026, UAE air defence systems did not detect any ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, or UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged a total of 537 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,256 UAVs. No injuries were recorded …

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi–based sovereign investor, on Thursday reported strong financial performance in its 2025 annual results. Assets under management grew 17 percent to AED1.4 trillion (US$385 billion), with annualised five- and ten-year returns exceeding 10 percent. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group CEO, commented, “The strength of Mubadala’s performance in 2025 …