MUSCAT/WAM Data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf indicate that the GCC economies recorded positive and balanced performance during the third quarter of 2025, with the non-oil sector leading balanced growth alongside the continued structural shift toward diversifying sources of income. The data indicate that the nominal GDP of the …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone attack that targeted a commercial cargo vessel in the territorial waters of the State of Qatar, which resulted in a limited fire onboard the ship with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that such terrorist attacks constitute a …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it recorded 30,697 membership renewals during April 2026. The figure marks the highest monthly total in the chamber’s history, reflecting the business community’s continued confidence in Dubai’s positive economic outlook, unique competitive advantages, and ability to generate high-value opportunities. The …

DUBAI/WAM The UAE National Orchestra brought Dubai Opera to its feet during Sing for the Nation, an evening that saw audiences singing together across generations in a shared celebration of music, culture, and national identity. Throughout the performance, audiences joined the Orchestra and choir in singing many of the UAE’s most recognisable patriotic songs, creating an atmosphere of collective participation …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Hungarian capital, Budapest, will host the Zayed Charity Run, “Run for Kindness”, for the first time in Europe on 16th and 17th May, featuring 3km, 5km and 10km races. The organising committee confirmed that the event, organised by the UAE Embassy in Budapest, will bring together thousands of participants from across Hungary and beyond in …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, concluded an official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands on 7–8 May, aimed at advancing a strategic UAE–Netherlands partnership on Trade exchange and development in energy and water, climate adaptation, and strategic sectors , while deepening engagement in energy & water ahead of the …

SAN JOSE / WAM On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, attended the inauguration ceremony of Laura Fernandez, President of the Republic of Costa Rica. Noura Al Kaabi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Final Annual Camel Races Festival (Wathba 2026) will kick off Monday, 11 May, at Al Wathba Camel Race Track. The 47th edition of the event will continue until 21 May and attract thousands of camels from the UAE and GCC countries. His …

DUBAI / WAM The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has launched a new guide titled “Leading Generative AI Applications”, designed to support government entities, private sector organisations, individuals, developers, and emerging talent in making optimal use of generative AI applications and accelerating their adoption across various fields. The initiative reflects the Office’s ongoing efforts to …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of a new initiative in support of ongoing efforts to eradicate river blindness. Announced in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister …