ABU DHABI / WAM Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the National Committee for Combatting Human Trafficking, has reaffirmed the UAE’s steadfast commitment to combating human trafficking, which he described as a violation of human dignity. In a statement marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed annually on 30th July, Al ...

DAMMAM / WAM NMDC Energy, a leading provider of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for offshore and onshore energy clients, has started fabrication at its advanced yard in Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia. Strategically located within the Ras Al-Khair Special Economic Zone, the 400,000 square metre fabrication yard is designed to serve both offshore and onshore projects, with an annual ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed city, Emilio Pin Godos, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the UAE, who came to greet HH Sheikh Saud to mark the beginning of his tenure. HH Sheikh Saud ...

DUBAI / WAM The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), in close coordination with Dubai Airports and dnata, has issued the country’s first regulatory approval for the trial of autonomous baggage handling vehicles at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC). The approval marks a significant step in the GCAA’s commitment to foster safe, efficient, and technology-driven progress across ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME NIO’s 800,000th mass-produced vehicle rolled off the line at NIO Factory One in Hefei. This milestone reflects the remarkable progress of China’s automotive industry in technology and innovation, and underscores NIO’s decade-long dedication to building full-stack capabilities. The 800,000th vehicle is an ONVO L90. Since the pre-order started in China on July 10, the L90 ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s Zayed Sustainability Prize, a pioneering global award that has transformed the lives of over 400 million people, has officially closed submissions for its 2026 awards cycle. A total of 7,761 entries from 173 countries were received across the six categories of Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools, reflecting the Prize’s continued role ...

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Emirates Food Industries, a member of the National Holding Group. This strategic collaboration will initially see the development of state-of-the-art silos at Khalifa Port’s South Quay, further enhancing the port’s capabilities, reinforcing its position as a premier logistics and trade hub in the region, and strengthening the ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), today announced its best-ever performance for the first half of a year, reinforcing its pivotal role in driving the future of finance and contributing to the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. In the first six months of 2025, DIFC saw a ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Dina Boluarte of the Republic of Peru on the occasion of her 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, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security has urged all customers—citizens, residents, and visitors wishing to come to or live and work in the United Arab Emirates—to exercise caution when applying for services and to rely solely on authorised channels. The Authority warned against responding to misleading advertisements promoted by unauthorized offices or companies through ...