DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the promotion of Major General Tamim Al Muhairi, Director-General of Dubai’s State Security Department, to the rank of Lieutenant General, in recognition of his dedicated service and outstanding contributions to strengthening the emirate’s security apparatus, reinforcing safety and stability, …

AJMAN / WAM His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. 6 of 2026 concerning the Ajman Accountability Authority, designating it as the supreme body for oversight, accountability, the promotion of integrity and transparency, and the protection of public funds in the Emirate. The Law stipulates that …

WORLD CAPITALS / WAM Gold prices rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday. Spot gold rose 1.2 percent to $4,054.24 per ounce as of ​0529 GMT, while the US gold futures for August delivery were up 1.1 percent at $4,059.10. Spot silver gained 2.8 percent ​to $57.99 per ounce, platinum was up 1 percent at $1,610.06 and palladium rose 1.2 …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly nations and a threat …

ABU DHABI/WAM The National Drug Enforcement Authority has established an integrated strategic system designed to protect all segments of society from the threat of drugs by coordinating security, prevention and treatment efforts following the highest standards of confidentiality. The initiative is guided by the visionary leadership of the UAE, which places human well-being, empowerment and quality of life at the …

ABU DHABI/WAM Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has announced enhancements to its financing ecosystem to empower national entrepreneurship and accelerate the growth of startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This is achieved through seven integrated financing programmes that support the needs of enterprises across different stages of growth, from inception and expansion to innovation and technology‑driven advancement. This …

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to Andy Burnham on the occasion of his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin …

DUBAI/WAM The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) delivered strong investment performance during the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), continuing to enhance the efficiency of its securities investment portfolio while achieving significant growth in market value and returns and consistently surpassing its performance targets. By the end of H1 2026, the cost value of the securities …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Union Insurance, one of the leading providers of innovative customer-focused insurance solutions to individuals and organisations in the UAE, today announced that it has successfully achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognised standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The certification process involved a comprehensive assessment of Union Insurance’s information security policies, procedures, controls, and governance …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), in partnership with Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), part of the M42 group, have completed 12 disease registries. These enable tracking of disease prevalence, incidence, trends and demographic correlations, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes across the Emirate through data-driven …