ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal National Council (FNC) participated in the IRENA Legislators and Regulators Forum 2026, held in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Rethinking the Framework: Powering the Renewable Energy Transition.” As countries move from climate commitments to concrete implementation, this year’s examined how legislative and regulatory action can accelerate renewable energy deployment, unlock investment at scale, and …

DUBAI / WAM Wio Bank has launched the UAE’s first banking account designed specifically for content creators and digital entrepreneurs, offering tailored features to support income management, payments and business growth. The launch took place during the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to the content creation economy, organised by the UAE Government …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman on the anniversary of his accession to power. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

DUBAI / GULF TIME In a landmark move that reflects both strategic foresight and confidence in the region’s industrial trajectory, Gaw Capital has officially entered the UAE’s logistics and industrial real estate market. Spearheaded through a joint venture with GFH Partners, this marks the firm’s first logistics footprint in the UAE—and a pivotal extension of its global logistics platform. According …

CATL opened the Middle East’s first and currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China—the NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh—strengthening its after-sales presence in the Middle East and supporting the region’s shift toward cleaner energy systems. The opening comes as the wider Middle East advance ambitious electrification and decarbonization goals under Vision 2030 and similar national initiatives. Taking …

AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has reviewed the region’s key strategic energy and water projects during a meeting today with a delegation from the Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE), led by Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, DoE Chairman. The meeting explored the DoE’s strategic directions, priorities and plans …

DUBAI/GULF TIME 3Fils brings its cult-favourite Konbini concept to THE RAGE Abu Dhabi, a themed event which will be transforming Umm Al Emarat Park into a Tokyo-inspired stopover from January 7 – 11, daily from 4PM till late. For this edition, Konbini arrives with a refreshed look and feel – staying true to its grab-and-go roots while introducing a cleaner …

BEIJING/WAM Chinese scientists have demonstrated that simple, non-invasive sound therapy can produce significant and remarkably long-lasting biological changes in aged monkeys, offering new hope for a potential physical treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, according to Xinhua. The study, published in the latest issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), was led by researchers from the Kunming Institute …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME  The Board of Trustees of the Erth Zayed Philanthropies held its regular meeting, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Martyrs Families Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed. The meeting reviewed the Foundation’s key achievements in 2025 and discussed …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/GULF TIME RAKBANK announced today that it has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to issue an AED-backed payment token i.e., stablecoin, subject to the completion of regulatory and operational requirements. This marks an important step in RAKBANK’s digital assets journey and reflects the Bank’s commitment to developing regulated, secure and transparent financial …