March, 2026

• 16 March

  CBUAE issues silver commemorative coin in celebration of Emirati Children’s Day

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued silver commemorative coins in celebration of Emirati Children’s Day, which falls on 15 March of each year. The obverse side of the silver coin features the nominal value of “15 dirhams” as a symbolic reference to the date of the occasion, surrounded by the inscription “Central Bank …

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• 16 March

  UAE FinTech sector set to reach $5.71b by 2029 amid rapid innovation growth

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading centres in the financial technology (FinTech) sector, benefiting from an integrated ecosystem that combines advanced digital infrastructure, flexible regulatory frameworks, and the flow of global investments, in addition to the presence of leading financial and technology institutions. These factors have contributed to transforming the country …

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• 16 March

  UAE air defences intercept 4 ballistic missiles, 6 UAVs

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE air defence systems intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 6 drones on 15th March 2026 coming from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,606 UAVs. These attacks resulted in the death of six people of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationalities, and 142 …

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• 16 March

  UAE and Egyptian Presidents discuss regional developments in phone call

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received a phone call from His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, during which they discussed developments in the region following the escalating military actions and the risks of a widening conflict and its implications for regional and international security and …

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• 15 March

  Al Ain Museum Celebrates Emirati Children’s Day

  

  AL AIN / GULF TIME On the occasion of Emirati Children’s Day, Al Ain Museum celebrates the creativity of children in the UAE and their promising potential, highlighting their role in shaping the future while maintaining a strong connection to the nation’s rich cultural heritage. The museum continues to inspire young minds by connecting stories of the past with the …

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• 13 March

  C Resorts Strengthens Its Sustainability Commitment with Green Globe Certification for C Rodrigues Mourouk and Recertification of C Mauritius Palmar

  

  GULF TIME Green Globe is one of the hospitality industry’s most respected sustainability certifications, recognising tourism businesses that demonstrate measurable progress across environmental management, social responsibility, cultural preservation, and sustainable operations. The certification process involves rigorous independent audits assessing performance in areas such as energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, responsible sourcing, community engagement, and environmental protection. For C Resorts, …

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• 13 March

  Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed approves entrepreneurship and investment attraction strategies for Emirates Villages

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, has approved the National Strategy for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises in the Emirates Villages, together with the Investment Attraction Strategy. Both strategies …

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• 13 March

  UAE air defences intercept 7 ballistic missiles, 27 UAVs

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE air defence systems on 13th March intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 285 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,567 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in six fatalities of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, and 141 …

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• 13 March

  Shakhboot bin Nahyan meets President of Zambia

  

  LUSAKA / WAM Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, in Lusaka. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and …

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• 13 March

  Mohammed bin Rashid issues law on violations, penalties, administrative measures in Dubai

  

  DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Law No. (6) of 2026 on violations, penalties, and administrative measures in the Emirate of Dubai. The Law aims to establish a clear and binding legal framework for government entities on administrative violations, penalties, and …

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