ABU DHABI / WAM The tour of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Türkiye, to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which includes a visit to the UAE, his first since his re-election, highlights Türkiye’s growing relations with the UAE and other GCC countries, said Tugay Tunçer, Ambassador of Türkiye to the UAE. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today witnessed the announcement of a joint accord on the establishment of a high-level strategic council between the UAE and Türkiye, further cementing ties between the two nations. The two leaders also witnessed the exchange of several agreements and Memoranda of Understanding ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Presidents of the UAE and Türkiye met today in Abu Dhabi to further reinforce the strong ties between the two countries. The meeting between His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Recep Tayyip Erdogan took place at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, during the Turkish President’s official visit to the UAE. His Highness welcomed the visit ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced an initiative to provide 356 rest stations equipped with essential services for delivery drivers across the UAE. The initiative is implemented in coordination with private sector delivery companies with the support of relevant government entities. The Ministry said this initiative reflects a shared commitment to the safety and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory messages to kings, presidents and emirs of the Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the new Hijri Year 1445. The UAE President wished them good health and happiness, further progress and prosperity for their peoples and dignity and glory for Arab ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE and Türkiye, driven by their commitment to climate action, have embarked on a series of collaborations aimed at addressing climate change and fostering environmental sustainability. These two nations have recently signed multiple agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance their cooperation in climate and environmental-related areas. During Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit ...

DUBAI / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib) has achieved an upgrade to its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk score by Sustainalytics, one of the world’s leading ESG rating agencies. Adib’s overall Sustainalytics ESG risk score has improved from 34.25 in 2022 to 29.6 in 2023, reflecting a significant leap that transitioned Adib from the ‘high risk’ category to ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB) has received accreditation from the Airports Council International (ACI) under its Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation Programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative that recognises global airports’ commitment to accessible travel operations. The certification acknowledges DXB’s ongoing prioritisation of a safe and inclusive airport experience for passengers with physical and hidden disabilities. This aligns with the 2019 ACI World ...

JEDDAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, arrived on Wednesday in Jeddah to attend the 18th Consultative Meeting of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). His Highness is leading the UAE delegation to the meeting, which commenced on Wednesday. His Highness and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The successful completion of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 2” underscores the strong bonds between the UAE and Türkiye, as the UAE provided vital relief and support following the devastating earthquake that struck Türkiye on February 6. Under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the operation exemplifies the UAE’s commitment to benevolence, ...