DUBAI / WAM Expo City Dubai has wrapped up another packed year of global gatherings, cultural celebrations and community-driven experiences, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors and hosting more than 75 events, and is gearing up for a bumper 2026 as the city and neighbouring Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) get ready to stage even more major international events. From sustainability …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the hybrid digital (phygital) competitions at Games of the Future 2025, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 23 December. The championship is organised by ASPIRE, the innovation …

DUBAI/WAM The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) and Kuwait Investment Company (KIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on sustainable investments supporting innovation and food security. The MoU was signed at AAAID’s headquarters in Dubai by Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of the AAAID, and Fawaz Sulaiman Al …

ABU DHABI/WAM Mubadala Investment Company has committed circa €300 million to partner with leading growth market sustainable infrastructure investor Actis in Rezolv Energy, a rapidly scaling independent renewable energy platform in Central and Eastern Europe. This investment aligns with Mubadala’s broader ambition to invest in leading platforms that will accelerate the global energy transition and develop resilient infrastructure that enables …

KHK Real Estate Development (KHK) has announced the launch of its newest project, “KHK 31,” situated in Dubai’s vibrant Al Warsan district. This milestone comes through a strategic partnership with On Plan Real Estate, aimed at bolstering luxury investment options in the Emirate’s dynamic property market. Strategic Alliance and Engineering Legacy For his part, Eng. Khaled Karimeh, Chairman of KHK …

ABU DHABI / WAM TRENDS Research & Advisory is participating in the Seventh Forum Seventh Annual Forum (Derasat) of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) – The Arab Research Centers Consortium for Sustainability and Development – which is being held from 22-23 December in the Bahraini capital, Manama, in partnership with the General Secretariat of the …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Aid Agency has signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to support the delivery of urgent humanitarian and relief aid to the Sudanese people impacted by the repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the country. According to the agreement the Agency will provide a total of US$15 million …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE’s education sector witnessed a wide-ranging set of development measures throughout 2025, including curriculum updates, a strong focus on future technologies, and major enhancements to higher education and scholarship systems. The year 2025 was marked by the launch of initiatives aimed at nurturing talent and stimulating scientific research, most notably the Zayed Education Foundation, which …

SHARJAH / WAM Expo Centre Sharjah is set to deliver an extensive portfolio of events in 2026, solidifying its position as a leading regional destination for world-class exhibitions and conferences and a global hub for business tourism. The 2026 events calendar features more than 95 exhibitions and events, encompassing high-profile local, regional, and international platforms across key sectors including manufacturing, …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday welcomed His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, who is on a working visit to the country. The meeting was held at the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, where His Highness welcomed the French President. The two leaders exchanged New Year …