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ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) saw the introduction of 17 securities during the 2025, reflecting its strength, attractiveness, and the confidence of investors. Abdullah Salem Al Nuaimi, Group CEO of ADX, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Finance Week that the market is preparing to list two exchange-traded funds …
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December, 2025
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8 December
Global tourism leaders discover UAE’s pioneering tourism
DUBAI / WAM The UAE has welcomed 16 senior tourism leaders from nine countries as part of its Global Tourism Leadership Programme, organised by the Government Knowledge Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs in collaboration with the Dubai College of Tourism. The initiative brought together state secretaries, CEOs, directors-general, and senior officials from Kazakhstan, the Maldives, Georgia, Montenegro, …
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8 December
BRIDGE Summit: Leading voices in media, sport chart future of creative industries
ABU DHABI/WAM BRIDGE Summit 2025 launched today in Abu Dhabi as a global platform bringing together leading figures in media, sports, entertainment and digital content to explore the future of creative industries and their role in driving sustainable economic growth. The summit is held amid rapid shifts in global media, particularly in sports, where artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, …
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8 December
UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka wins Silver at DFA Design for Asia Awards
ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has won the Silver Award at the DFA Design for Asia Awards, organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre. The award recognises outstanding designs across Asia for their cultural depth, creativity and social impact, underscoring the pavilion’s global architectural standing. Over the six-month Expo, the pavilion delivered an integrated …
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8 December
Hamdan bin Mohammed approves new urban planning model for residential areas in Dubai
DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, approved a set of policies and strategic models to enhance urban planning, housing, and digitalisation during a meeting of The Executive Council. In line with the Year of the Family …
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8 December
UAE’s economy leads growth in Gulf region in 2025: IMF
ABU DHABI/WAM Dr Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said that the UAE economy posted the best performance among GCC countries in 2025. Dr. Azour noted that growth in Abu Dhabi’s economy was the strongest driver of the UAE’s overall performance, highlighting the country’s continued efforts to strengthen economic …
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8 December
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends opening of Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025
ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the opening of the fourth Abu Dhabi Finance Week. Organised by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in collaboration with ADQ, under the theme “Engineering the Capital Network”, the event is taking place on Al …
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8 December
UAE leaders congratulate Syrian President on Liberation Day
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Ahmed Al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic on the occasion of Liberation 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, …
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8 December
UAE leaders congratulate Syrian President on Liberation Day
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Ahmed Al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic on the occasion of Liberation 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, …
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8 December
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed approves launch of FinTech, Insurance, Digital & Alternative Assets cluster in 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 approved the launch of the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster in Abu Dhabi. The cluster, an initiative spearheaded by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Abu Dhabi Investment …
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