ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Sergio Mattarella of Italy on the occasion of his country’s Republic 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 …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to pay tribute to pioneering UAE educator Dr Mahmoud Al Qaisiya on Tuesday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote, “I extend my sincere condolences to the family of Dr Mahmoud Al Qaisiya, who played a key role as …

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group on Tuesday acquired Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI), Brazil’s leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, entering the South American market with a strategically major expansion transaction. São Paulo-based CLI operates two of Brazil’s most important agri-bulk export terminals under long-term concessions: CLI Sul, Brazil’s leading sugar export terminal and key export terminal for corn and …

WARSAW/WAM House of Wisdom (HoW) concluded its participation in the fifth Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 with a cultural and knowledge programme featuring rare scientific manuscripts, intellectual discussions, and institutional engagements that explored how ideas and discoveries have travelled across cultures for centuries. Participating as part of Sharjah’s Guest of Honour delegation, HoW showcased the role of translation, scholarship and …

BRUSSELS / WAM Members of the European Parliament’s trade committee approved the EU-US trade deal, paving the way for its final adoption in June, despite some MEPs’ concerns over US President Donald Trump’s coercive approach. Lawmakers on the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade on Tuesday approved legislation eliminating EU duties on most US industrial goods, paving the way for …

WORLD CAPITALS / WAM Gold edged higher on Tuesday, supported by lower Treasury ‌yields. Spot gold rose 0.5 percent to $4,507.56 per ounce by 0420 ​GMT. US gold futures for August delivery gained 0.7 percent to $4,538. Among other metals, spot silver rose 0.9 percent to $75.49 per ounce, platinum gained 1.3 percent to $1,947.95 and palladium inched 0.3 percent …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Maria Camilleri Calleja, Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the UAE, at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City, who paid a courtesy visit to mark the end of her tenure in the country. H.H. affirmed …

DUBAI/WAM  Positron AI ​​Ltd, a US-based developer of next-generation specialised AI inference infrastructure, has established its ​first ​presence outside the United States in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. The DIFC licence marks a key milestone in Positron’s regional expansion. The company has raised more than …

ABU DHABI/WAM  The UAE Government Media Office launched the Government Media Content Guideline at the latest meeting of the Government Communication Network, held at the Creators HQ in Dubai. The meeting brought together Saeed Al Eter, Chairman of the UAE Government Media Office, alongside communication directors and officials from across federal entities. The launch comes as part of the Media …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Athar+, Abu Dhabi’s first purpose-driven hub dedicated to accelerating social impact, operated by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, has launched the second edition of its HACK4IMPACT hackathon, bringing together changemakers to develop practical solutions that address key social priorities and contribute to positive social impact across Abu Dhabi. Launched in line with …