March, 2026

• 23 March

  UAE air defences engage seven ballistic missiles, 16 UAVs

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defence systems on 23rd March 2026 engaged seven ballistic missiles and 16 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 352 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,789 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their …

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• 23 March

  ADNOC L&S confirms early delivery of LNG carrier ‘Arada’

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Logistics and Services plc on Monday confirmed the early delivery of Arada, a 175,000 m³ liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier constructed by Jiangnan Shipyard in China. Arada is the fifth of six newbuild LNG carriers ordered by ADNOC L&S as part of its ongoing fleet expansion programme. Following delivery, the vessel has commenced operations. Keith Mander, Manager …

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• 23 March

  Weaponising Hormuz economic terrorism against every nation: Al Jaber

  

  HOUSTON/WAM Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Chairman of Masdar and Executive Chairman of XRG, said on Monday weaponising the Strait of Hormuz is an act of economic terrorism with global impact far beyond energy markets. Speaking at CERAWeek, taking place …

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• 23 March

  UAE and Indonesian Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, during which they discussed developments in the region and the serious implications of the ongoing military escalation for regional and international security and stability. The two sides discussed the continued …

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• 23 March

  Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi to add 11 new rides, attractions

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, has announced that its latest expansion of Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi will open to guests on April 4, 2026. The expansion marks the next stage of the waterpark’s ‘Lost City’ theming expansion, building on Yas Waterworld’s story of ‘The Legend of …

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• 23 March

  Union Insurance AGM approves AED20 million in bonus shares and 4 percent cash dividends

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Union Insurance Company, one of the leading providers of innovative customer-focused insurance solutions to individuals and organisations in the UAE, held its AGM last week. The meeting was chaired by Dr Ali Rashed Al Kaitoob, Vice Chairman of the Board. During the meeting, shareholders reviewed the company’s financial results for 2025 and approved the distribution of …

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• 23 March

  DoH launches UAE’s 1st gene therapy trial for eye disease

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch and funding of a UAE-first clinical trial for a novel gene therapy for MerTK-related retinitis pigmentosa (RP) developed by Opus Genetics. This rare inherited eye disease causes progressive vision loss and …

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• 23 March

  UAE President visits Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited His Excellency Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. His Highness exchanged cordial conversations with His Excellency Al Mazrouei, his family and those present. They also exchanged greetings and conveyed their best wishes on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, praying for …

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• 23 March

  UAE President offers condolences to Emir of Qatar over helicopter crew martyrs

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, expressing his sincere sympathies over the passing of a helicopter crew following a technical malfunction that led to its crash in Qatari territorial waters. The martyrs …

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• 22 March

  UAE and Serbian Presidents discuss bilateral relations and regional developments

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, discussed developments in the region amid the ongoing military escalation and its serious implications for regional and international security and stability. The discussions took place during a meeting as His Highness received the Serbian President, …

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