February, 2026

• 4 February

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed receives UNESCO Director-General

  

  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 received Dr. Khaled El-Anany, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), visiting the UAE to participate at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al …

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• 4 February

  UAE President attends Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2026 Ceremony

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, attended a ceremony honoring the recipients of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2026, now in its seventh edition. The event was held at the Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi in the presence of a distinguished gathering of leaders, senior officials, prominent international figures, …

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• 4 February

  WGS 2026 hosts world’s first brain implant recipient

  

  DUBAI/ WAM A keynote session at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 hosted the world’s first individual to receive an electronic brain implant, who shared his personal experience and how the technology transformed his life after an injury left him paralyzed. The session, titled “Are We Ready for Human 2.0? ”, shed light on the future of the medical sector …

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• 4 February

  UAE forecast to lead regional growth at 5.6 percent: FAB

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) reported that 2026 marks a decisive shift in how capital must be allocated as growth diverges, policy recalibrates and global risk dynamics reset, according to its Global Investment Outlook 2026, titled “Shifting Currents: Recalibrating Capital Amid a Changing Global Economic Order.” Global economic growth in 2026 is expected to be modest …

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• 4 February

  UAE President meets Kuwaiti Prime Minister during World Governments Summit 2026 visit

  

  DUBAI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday met with His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, who is in the UAE on a working visit to attend the World Governments Summit 2026. His Highness the Kuwaiti Prime Minister conveyed to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin …

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• 4 February

  UAE President presents the Most Reformed Government Global Award to Paraguay President

  

  DUBAI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan presented His Excellency Santiago Peña Palacios, President of the Republic of Paraguay, with the Most Reformed Government Global Award, one of the highest honours of the World Governments Summit. The award was presented during the summit, which takes place in Dubai from 3rd to 5th February, with high-level …

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• 4 February

  Mansour bin Zayed receives Turkmenistan Deputy PM, Foreign Minister

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today received Rashid Meredov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkmenistan, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation between …

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• 4 February

  Abdullah bin Zayed receives Lebanese Prime Minister on sidelines of World Governments Summit

  

  DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received Dr. Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic, on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai. During the meeting, the two sides discussed fraternal relations between the two countries, various paths of cooperation and joint action, and …

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• 4 February

  W Capital: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Expansion of AED 100 Billion Boosts Real Estate Market Momentum

  The launch of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) expansion, with an estimated investment of approximately AED 100 billion, represents a significant milestone in the development of Dubai’s real estate market and reflects the emirate’s strategic vision to solidify its position as a global hub for business, financial services, and investment, a “ W Capital Real Estate Brokerage” report confirmed. …

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• 3 February

  Emirates Post issues 4 commemorative stamp at Dubai 2026 World Stamp Exhibition

  

  DUBAI / WAM Emirates Post, in collaboration with the Emirates Philatelic Association, unveiled a series of four commemorative stamp issues, coinciding with the opening of the Dubai 2026 World Stamp Exhibition. The initiative reflects Emirates Post’s commitment to promoting knowledge-based specialist hobbies, strengthening the UAE’s presence on the global exhibition map and highlighting the postage stamp as a cultural record …

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