ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Larry Fink, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock. The meeting addressed a number of issues of mutual interest, including developments in global markets. The two sides also discussed artificial intelligence and advanced technology and the opportunities they present to support investment and the global …

SHARJAH / WAM United Arab Bank PJSC (UAB) has reported a net profit of AED 75 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026. The results are underpinned by 16% year-on-year growth in total operating income, reflecting the Bank’s disciplined execution of its strategy, strong asset growth, and prudent risk management amid global market volatility and regional geopolitical uncertainty. …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the Dubai Metro Gold Line, the emirate’s largest sustainable transport project. Involving an investment of around AED34 billion, the new metro line will extend over 42 kilometres and 18 stations, marking Dubai’s first fully underground metro …