ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) are celebrating the exceptional growth of their Abu Dhabi Stopover programme. The relaunch of the initiative has exceeded expectations, significantly boosting Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector. The Abu Dhabi Stopover programme, exclusive to Etihad Airways, has seen remarkable growth since its inception. ...

DUBAI/WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE has launched the second edition of the Great Arab Minds initiative. Heralded as the ‘Arab Nobel Prize’ for its singular efforts to recognise Arabs who have made extraordinary contributions to humanity, the initiative ...

NEW YORK / WAM The UAE delegation, participating in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), held a series of international dialogues to discuss preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference. The UAE delegation met with various organisations and stakeholders from multiple sectors, following the adoption of the UN General Assembly resolution on the modalities for ...

DUBAI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Wednesday with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at Al Marmoom in Dubai. Their Highnesses discussed a number of topics related to the UAE’s ongoing progress and ways to advance the aspirations of the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Mamady Doumbouya of the Republic of Guinea on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, along with His Highness ...

DUBAI/WAM Ajman Bank has announced the inclusion of its shares in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series as well as their availability on the eToro platform. This milestone underscores Ajman Bank’s growing presence in the global financial markets and provides enhanced visibility for investors worldwide. This follows Ajman Bank’s inclusion in the MSCI Global Index in March 2023, further solidifying ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met with officials and leaders from UN peace operations attending the third UN Police Chiefs’ Performance in Peacekeeping Operations Workshop. The UAE is hosting the event for the third consecutive time, reflecting its ongoing commitment to supporting international police collaboration. During the ...

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said Dubai continues to reinforce its leadership in shaping the future of government services. He was speaking after presenting Dubai Police with the Flag of the Hamdan Bin ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME The sixth edition of Future Food Forum 2024 was opened on Wednesday by His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, underlining the UAE’s pivotal role in the regional food sector and the Food Cluster Strategy in enhancing food security and sustainability through public-private collaboration. The two-day event is organised by UAE Food & Beverage Business ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Frontline Heroes Office (FHO) commended the efforts of frontline professionals who participated in the UAE’s emergency polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, conducted under the supervision of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in collaboration with UNICEF and UNRWA. The campaign successfully vaccinated approximately 560,000 children under the age of ten in Gaza as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight ...