DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today witnessed the concluding stage of the Desert Race for Men held as part of the Al Salam Cycling Championship, the tenth and largest edition of the championship to date. Held under H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s patronage and organised by the Private …

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is reinforcing the emirate’s status as a leading Arab hub for knowledge and publishing through its participation in the 57th Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF 2026), which runs until 3rd February. At its pavilion, the Authority is highlighting its cultural initiatives and programmes, underlining Sharjah’s sustained investment in books as a driver …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates continues its leading global role in supporting humanitarian response efforts in Sudan through the signing of a cooperation agreement between the UAE Aid Agency and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Under the agreement, the UAE will provide a grant of US$20 million to help accelerate emergency response efforts in Sudan …

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, welcomed Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Austrian Minister for European and International Affairs, and a delegation of Austrian business executives, to a business roundtable aimed at enhancing private sector collaboration between UAE and Austrian companies and driving bilateral economic relations. The meeting follows the initial UAE-Austria Business Roundtable held …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, on the passing of former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recorded another year of strong performance in 2025, with 19,000 new companies joining its growing business community. This marks a 44 percent increase in new registrations compared to 2024, reflecting sustained investor confidence and the emirate’s continued appeal as a competitive base for global business operations. With this growth, RAKEZ is …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates continues its leading global role in supporting humanitarian response efforts in Sudan through the signing of a cooperation agreement between the UAE Aid Agency and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Under the agreement, the UAE will provide a grant of US$20 million to help accelerate emergency response efforts in Sudan by delivering …

DUBAI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the World Laureates Summit, the largest global gathering of Nobel Prize winners and recipients of other prestigious scientific awards. Also present at the inauguration were His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed …

DUBAI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the Order of the Union upon His Excellency Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, in recognition of his continued dedication and sincere efforts in advancing government work and in appreciation of his distinguished contributions to serving the nation. His Highness presented the honour to …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Excellency Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the call, the two leaders discussed relations between the UAE and Iran and ways to strengthen ties in a manner that serves their mutual interests and benefits both nations …