GAZA / WAM An Emirati delegation today inaugurated a water pipeline project to transport desalinated water from Emirati desalination plants in Egypt to the Gaza Strip, in a significant step to provide potable water for tens of thousands of families enduring a severe shortage since the outbreak of the war. The inauguration, organised by “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” in Gaza, …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Verify platform, affiliated with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), has issued over 25,216,000 certified digital documents since its launch in mid-January 2022. TDRA introduced the UAE Verify platform to enable government and private entities to verify the authenticity of digital documents issued by government authorities on an immediate basis and without …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, met with the Malaysian Business Council in the UAE as part of ongoing efforts to increase private sector awareness of the benefits that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Malaysia, a pivotal partner in the ASEAN region, will provide once it …
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ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has successfully issued a HKD 390 million ($50 million) 5-year Blue Bond. This transaction represents the first-ever Blue Bond issued by a financial institution in the Gulf countries. This landmark issuance cements FAB’s leadership in sustainable finance and aligns with the UAE’s commitment to the strategic protection of vital water resources …
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SHARJAH / WAM The International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2025), held under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life,” will feature a rich series of panel discussions exploring how government communication can contribute to human well-being, whether through food security, shaping public awareness, education, media, or sustainable urban environments. Organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the forum will …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, praised the major achievements of the General Women’s Union (GWU) over the past 50 years under the leadership of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) PJSC (ADNOC), the current majority shareholder of 81% of the ordinary shares in ADNOC L&S (ADNOC L&S or the Company), announced on Thursday its intention to offer up to 222 million ordinary shares (the shares), corresponding to approximately 3% of the issued and outstanding share capital of ADNOC L&S (the …
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RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that education is a cornerstone for continuing the path of sustainable development in the UAE, the foundation of future success, and the main driver for enhancing the quality of life of the nation’s people and preparing them to …
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AJMAN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, today received at the Emiri Court, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education …
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DUBAI / GULF TIME ATARA Development has announced a landmark agreement with Marriott International to open The Residences at the Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort, set to be the GCC’s first Sheraton-branded residences. Located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, this marks ATARA’s expansion into premium property development. Co-located with the Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort, the beachfront …
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