AL DHAFRA/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has received a number of UAE citizens in Al Dhafra along with members of Liwa International Festival 2025 (LIWA 2025) Supreme Organising Committee. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the leadership’s keenness and interest in developing Al Dhafra Region and providing Emiratis with a …

DUBAI/WAM Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has urgently dispatched 68.4 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies to Gaza through Al Arish, Egypt. In response to the ongoing humanitarian emergency in Gaza, a Boeing 747 plane departed this morning carrying essential relief supplies provided …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced the launch of its nationwide competition for public schools, titled ‘My School… My Identity’, inviting students and teachers to transform their schools into vibrant spaces that celebrate Emirati cultural heritage. Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education, noted that the competition aims to empower students and teachers to showcase their creativity by …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on Wednesday discussed cooperation between the two countries, along with several matters of mutual interest. The discussions took place during His Highness’ reception of the President of Uzbekistan at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. His Excellency …

ABU DHABI/WAM In the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy; and His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, the UAE, Italy, and Albania have signed a landmark tripartite strategic partnership framework to enhance cooperation in renewable energy and energy infrastructure. The framework was signed by …

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, discussed ways to enhance cooperation to develop the two countries’ shared aspirations for sustainable development and prosperity. During the meeting, held at the Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, H.H. …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, is set to honour six distinguished winners of the Great Arab Minds 2024 initiative at a prestigious ceremony taking place on 16 January at the iconic Museum of the Future in Dubai. The largest initiative of its kind in the Arab world, the …

ABU DHABI/WAM Tadweer Group has announced the creation of a decarbonisation pathway with a target of reducing emissions across its business operations by 40% by 2035. This announcement was made during the 11th EcoWASTE Exhibition and Conference, a groundbreaking platform for the Mena region’s recycling, waste management, and waste-to-plus industries, where Tadweer Group is a strategic partner and co-host. The …

DUBAI/WAM Commercial Bank International (CBI) announced its financial results for the year ended  December 31 2024, reporting an impressive performance driven by its transformation journey and unwavering focus on innovation and customer experience. The bank achieved a pre-tax profit of AED222.7 million, reflecting a significant 30% year-on-year (YoY) growth and marking a historic milestone. Total revenues surged by 29% YoY …

ABU DHABI/WAM In the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new members of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council have taken the oath of office. The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. President H.H. Sheikh …