January, 2026

• 26 January

  UAE leaders congratulate Australia’s Governor-General on Australia Day

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sam Mostyn, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, on the occasion of Australia Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy …

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• 26 January

  Gold tops US$5,000 per ounce first time ever

  

  NEW YORK/WAM Gold prices reached a record high on Sunday, with the price per ounce surpassing the $5,000 threshold. Gold was trading at US$5,026 per ounce, while silver prices had reached US$100 on Friday for the first time in history.

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• 26 January

  CASAGRAND HERMINA BREAKS GROUND AT DUBAI ISLANDS

  One of India’s leading real estate developers, Casagrand, has officially broken ground on Casagrand HERMINA, a premium residential development that marks Casagrand’s eagerly awaited expansion into the Middle East. Located on the rapidly transforming Dubai Islands and valued at AED 420M, Casagrand HERMINA blends coastal serenity with city living. A place where the calm of the sea meets the dynamism …

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• 26 January

  Burtville Developments Reports 6% Progress at Bab Al Qasr Garden Residence 66 in Masdar City

  Burtville Developments has announced that construction progress at its new residential project, Bab Al Qasr Garden Residence 66, has reached 6%, as works continue to advance steadily at the site in the heart of Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The project is being developed under a strategic partnership with the Bab Al Qasr Hotel brand, reflecting the company’s accelerating execution pace …

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• 25 January

  Sheikh Zayed Festival 2026 platform for convergence of civilisations

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Heritage festivals organised by the United Arab Emirates have evolved into a unique cultural and humanitarian platform for the convergence of civilisations and human experiences, reflecting the spirit of openness and tolerance that characterises the country. These festivals also demonstrate the UAE’s ability to build strong bridges of communication linking the past with the present, while blending local …

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• 25 January

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits seasonal art exhibitions at Louvre Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the seasonal art exhibitions organised by Louvre Abu Dhabi in collaboration with several leading international cultural institutions, including France Muséums, the Musée du Louvre (Paris), the Musée National Picasso-Paris. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh …

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• 25 January

  UAE President receives Russian President’s Envoy

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received His Excellency Kirill Dmitriev, the Special Presidential Envoy for Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation of the Russian Federation. During the meeting, His Excellency Kirill Dmitriev conveyed the greetings of His Excellency President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, along with his appreciation to the UAE …

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• 25 January

  Modern attractions, heritage sites orchestrate Ajman’s tourism appeal

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Ajman has strengthened its tourism offering through innovative projects and services that cater to visitors seeking leisure, culture and relaxation. The emirate presents a diverse tourism panorama that weaves together modern destinations, protected natural reserves and heritage landmarks, delivering a fully integrated travel experience. Ajman has secured a distinctive position on the tourism map, transforming into …

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• 25 January

  Dubai Chambers explores opportunities to strengthen economic relations with Serbia

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers explored ways to deepen economic cooperation with the Republic of Serbia during a trade mission organised recently in Belgrade aimed at expanding bilateral engagement across a range of priority sectors. The delegation was led by Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and attended byMohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of …

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• 25 January

  UAE leads in autonomous systems, future engineering

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE continues to consolidate its global standing in the field of autonomous and unmanned systems and future engineering, in accordance with national directives led by the wise leadership, notably the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence and UAE Centennial 2071, aimed at establishing the country as a global hub for advanced technologies and the knowledge-based economy. …

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