ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, the regulator of the social sector in the emirate, has completed an accessibility audit on Yas Island as part of the People of determination and elderly Inclusive City project, in cooperation with the Department of Municipalities and Transport and Aldar Properties. The audit examined accessibility across various locations ...

ABU DHABI/WAM World Future Energy Summit 2025, hosted by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, opened on Tuesday at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The three-day summit is set to be a beacon for global collaboration, innovation, and action, with a roster of high-level ministerial and energy policymakers ready to ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Uruguay’s Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining have signed a memorandum of cooperation on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. Nawal Al Hanaee, Director of the Future Energy Department at MoEI, and Christian Nieves Lauz, National Energy Director of the Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates and Malaysia have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during a ceremony witnessed by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia. The agreement is designed to accelerate bilateral trade, promote private sector collaboration, and create new opportunities for investment in high-growth sectors. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has joined His Excellency Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, to witness the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations. The agreement, signed at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) by His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of ...

SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) engaged in high-level discussions with a diplomatic and economic delegation from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to explore new avenues for trade and investment cooperation. The discussions focused on enhancing private sector communication, increasing investments, and exploring opportunities through organising business forums and networking events that bring together top entrepreneurs from ...

ABU DHABI/WAM EDGE Group entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of the first FALAJ 3 class vessel during a ceremony held at the ADSB shipyard. This launch marks a pivotal phase in fulfilling the contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD), paving the way for an advanced fleet of vessels designed to enhance ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday recognised the 2025 winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Celebrating the transformational impact of 11 pioneering organisations and high schools from around the world, the prize reflects the UAE’s commitment to fostering scalable solutions to global challenges and empowering communities in their pursuit of sustainable prosperity. ...

LAHORE/GULF TIME Governance and inclusion play a crucial role in building resilient and equitable societies. This theme brought together leading voices from around the world for the third Pathways to Development Conference, held recently at LUMS, one of Pakistan’s premier academic institutions. A hallmark of this annual conference is its ability to connect academic insights with policymaking. Panels and discussions ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority (ADSSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), appointing it as the banking partner for its marriage loan service. This initiative is part of the Emirati Family Growth Programme launched by the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi to enhance the quality of life and boost ...