April, 2026

• 1 April

  ADNOC Drilling shareholders approve $1b 2025 dividend

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (ADNOC Drilling or the Company) announced today that its shareholders approved all resolutions at its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), including the final 2025 dividend, bringing total annual dividend payments for 2025 to $1 billion. These approvals follow a defining year for ADNOC Drilling in which the Company delivered record financial and operational performance through …

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• 1 April

  UAE air defences intercept 5 ballistic missiles, 35 UAVs

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on Wednesday intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 35 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 438 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,012 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition …

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• 1 April

  UAE participates in 43rd session of Council of Arab Interior Ministers

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates, headed by H.H. Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, participated in the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, held virtually. The session included the participation of the Ministers of Interior of the brotherly Arab states, representatives of the League of …

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• 1 April

  Hamdan bin Mohammed directs Dubai government entities to integrate all individual, business services into unified digital platform within one year

  

  DUBAI / WAM In a landmark step in Dubai’s digital transformation journey, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the emirate has entered a new era in which the city is managed autonomously through …

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• 1 April

  UAE President receives Greek Minister of National Defence

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Nikos Dendias, Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic. During the meeting, His Excellency Dendias conveyed to His Highness the greetings of His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, and his wishes for the UAE’s continued security and prosperity. The …

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• 1 April

  Trump says US could end military operations in Iran within 2-3 weeks

  

  WASHINGTON / WAM US President Donald Trump announced that the United States could end its military operations in Iran within a period ranging between two and three weeks. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said that reaching an agreement with Tehran is not a condition for ending the war, noting that this new timeframe represents an …

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• 1 April

  Bloom Holding Launches “Suqur Al-Watan” Privilege Program to Honor UAE Frontline Heroes

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Bloom Holding, a master developer committed to curating premium communities that provide a high standard of living, today announced the launch of “Suqur Al-Watan”, a dedicated privilege program designed to honor the UAE’s frontline heroes by offering exclusive benefits across Bloom’s real estate, education, and hospitality offerings. The program is a tribute to the invaluable …

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• 1 April

  Danube Properties Unveils AED 3.5M+ ‘Greenz’ Master Community in Dubai’s High-Growth Academic City

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Danube Properties has unveiled Greenz By Danube, its first large-scale integrated community featuring premium townhouses and villas – marking a major milestone in its expansion into master-planned developments. Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City, near Dubai Silicon Oasis, Greenz sits within one of Dubai’s most promising future growth corridors. The area is home to over …

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March, 2026

• 31 March

  Sharjah Innovation Park unveils AI Hub to support economy

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) on Tuesday unveiled AI Hub, a one-stop shop for Artificial Intelligence and digital technology services, with the goal of accelerating AI adoption and capacity building, while generating commercial value for SPARK, partners and the broader ecosystem. The project was launched during a SPARK Business Breakfast event, attended by a …

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• 31 March

  UN urges action to transform inefficient food systems

  

  NEW YORK / WAM Every year, the world throws away roughly a billion tonnes of food that is absolutely safe to eat. Around 60% of food waste happens at the household level while the rest comes mostly from food service and retail. The issue was in the spotlight on Monday, the International Day of Zero Waste. The International Day of …

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