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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 offered his condolences on the passing of Fatima Mohamed Al Mansouri at Al Hawashim mourning Majlis in Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed passed on his deepest sympathies to the family for their loss, …
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January, 2026
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19 January
UAE President, Indian Prime Minister witness exchange of several agreements, memoranda between two countries
NEW DELHI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, PM of the Republic of India, witnessed the exchange of a number of agreements, memoranda of understanding, and letters of intent aimed at strengthening and advancing cooperation between the two countries. The exchanges took place during His Highness’ working visit to …
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19 January
UAE President, Indian Prime Minister discuss ways to strengthen bilateral partnership
NEW DELHI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, met on Monday for talks aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across various fields. The discussions were held within the framework of the two countries’ longstanding ties, reflected in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive …
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19 January
Adnoc Gas signs $3b, 10-year LNG deal with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries on Monday announced the signing of a sales and purchase agreement valued at between US$2.5 – US$3 billion for a period of ten years with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The agreement was announced during a visit to India by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, where …
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19 January
The Future of Identity Solutions in the Middle East: From Access Control to Trusted Digital Ecosystems
Huzaifa Bismillah, Director of End User Business for the Middle East and Africa, offers a clear perspective on the rapid transformation of the region’s identity solutions landscape. In this interview, he discusses the key drivers accelerating market growth across the GCC, the growing strategic importance of trusted digital identity, and how the convergence of physical and cyber security is redefining …
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19 January
SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS to Open Six Distinct Resorts in the Maldives Over Six Years
DUBAI / GULF TIME SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS introduces a new philosophy of island hospitality. Co-founder and CEO Laith Pharaon, a seasoned hotelier and investor, launched the company in 2024 with a bold, lifestyle-led vision. Over the next six years, the brand will unveil six individually designed private island resorts each a distinct destination shaped by a shared ethos: presence, …
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19 January
Emirates ramps up operations to Manila with four new weekly flights
DUBAI / WAM Emirates will introduce four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila as part of its ongoing growth strategy in Southeast Asia and commitment to the Philippines. Emirates will operate flight number “EK 330” on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays starting from 2nd April. Flights EK330/331 will be operated by Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER, featuring 8 private suites in …
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19 January
Dubai expands EV Green Charger network
DUBAI / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that the EV Green Charger network has grown to more than 1,860 charging points across Dubai, including stations licenced by DEWA in collaboration with government and private sector entities. By mid-January 2026, the EV Green Charger initiative had enrolled 23,600 registered users, …
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19 January
Foundation stone laid for Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Cultural Centre in N’Djamena, Chad
ABU DHABI / WAM The foundation stone has been laid for the construction of Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Cultural Centre in the Chadian capital N’Djamena. The construction of the mosque is in implementation of an agreement signed between the UAE and Chad in April 2025 and will be carried out by the UAE Aid Agency in coordination with the Ministry …
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19 January
UAE’s GSU enters Kyrgyzstan with acquisition of 40Capital
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) said it acquired a 51% stake in 40Capital, an Emirati renewable energy company specialising in run-of-the-river hydro projects across the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), with a primary focus on Kyrgyzstan. The agreement was signed during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. The acquisition marks GSU’s entry into the Kyrgyz market, …
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