ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Interior is hosting the GCC Strategy for Combating Drugs (2025-2028) workshop. This groundbreaking regional initiative, a collaborative effort between the General Secretariat of the GCC and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, is taking place from September 16-19 at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi. The workshop aims to enhance international cooperation ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) and The Dollar Business FZ-LLC (TDB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a new era of technological inclusivity in international trade for global enterprises. This partnership will enable Rakez-registered companies to tap into TDB’s cutting-edge business solutions, which offer a unique blend of human ...

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued Law No (19) of 2024 regulating the grant of law enforcement capacity in the emirate of Dubai. The law aims to ensure the proper implementation of legislation by ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has announced that it will be changing the name of existing listed “Micro DME Oman Crude Oil Futures” to “Micro GME Oman Crude Oil Futures” which are available for trading on DFM Derivatives platform. In a circular on Wednesday, DFM said that the change is part of the Dubai Mercantile Exchange name change ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has received the award for Best Islamic Stock Exchange 2024 by the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA). The GIFA award committee recognised ADX for its efforts and contributions to the Islamic finance sector. In its evaluation, the committee considered several key factors, including the market capitalisation of Sharia-compliant financial instruments listed ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated a new partnership between Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) and Aldar Properties (Aldar) to establish a series of joint ventures to own and manage prime residential, commercial, retail and logistics ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) have signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate the transfer of real estate services within ADGM’s expanded jurisdiction. As ADGM expands its presence on Al Reem Island, the MoU establishes a strategic partnership between ADGM and DMT to transfer the real estate services ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates Health Services (EHS) has unveiled its adoption of cutting-edge technology for the early detection of vision problems in children using the portable Spot Vision Screener. This initiative is part of the continuous efforts to enhance pediatric health and ensure they receive the highest standard of care. The Spot Vision Screener is an innovative tool that allows ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Lt General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met with Jassim Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, along with his accompanying delegation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the workshop for preparing the GCC Strategy for Combating Drugs (2025-2028). During their discussions, Sheikh Saif and ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), in partnership with The Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Center Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has successfully rehabilitated 10 greater flamingos rescued at the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve during February, when heavy rains and exceptionally large hail showers, influenced by the Al-Mizr low pressure, greatly affected the reserve. ...