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August, 2025

  • 17 August

    Abu Dhabi sees 10.3% increase in certificates of origin: ADCCI

    ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has announced robust growth in the issuance of certificates of origin, affirming the emirate’s rising non-oil exports, success of economic diversification plans, and vibrant external trade environment. The Chamber recorded a 10.3 percent year-on-year increase in certificates of origin between June 2024 and June 2025, underscoring the ...

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  • 17 August

    UAE leaders congratulate Indonesian President on Independence Day

    ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Prabowo Subianto of the Republic of Indonesia on the occasion of his country’s Independence 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 ...

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  • 17 August

    UAE leaders congratulate President of Gabon on Independence Day

    ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Brice Oligui Nguema of the Gabonese Republic on the occasion of his country’s Independence 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 ...

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  • 15 August

    Aramco signs $11 billion Jafurah midstream deal with international consortium

    DHAHRAN/WAM Aramco has signed an $11 billion lease and leaseback deal involving its Jafurah gas processing facilities with a consortium of international investors, led by funds managed by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock. Jafurah is the largest non-associated gas development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, estimated to contain 229 trillion standard cubic feet of raw gas ...

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  • 15 August

    UAE President offers condolences to Sen Sōshitsu XV over passing of Sen Genshitsu

      ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Sen Sōshitsu XV, Head of the Urasenke school of tea ceremony, over the passing of his father Dr. Sen Genshitsu, the 15th Grand Master of the Urasenke school of Japanese tea ceremony and former grand tea master.

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  • 14 August

    UAE President, Saudi Crown Prince discuss brotherly relations, efforts to address regional developments in phone call

    ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, discussed brotherly relations and ways to enhance cooperation in various fields to serve shared interests during a phone call today. Their Highnesses also reviewed ...

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  • 14 August

    RAK Ceramics’ revenue grew 6.4% YoY to AED826.8 million in Q2

    RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM RAK Ceramics PJSC announced its financial results for the second quarter ended on 30th June 2025. Total revenue increased by 6.4% YoY to AED826.8 million and by 2.9% to AED1.6 billion in H1 2025 as a result of strong demand from the UAE and Middle East as well as effective cost management. In Q2 2025, ...

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  • 14 August

    Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 delivers medicines, medical aid to support Gaza’s health sector

    GAZA / WAM The UAE, in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Gaza Strip, has delivered a shipment of medicines and medical supplies to the health sector, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The aid will be distributed to hospitals and medical facilities to help address acute shortages and strengthen their ability to respond to emergencies. ...

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  • 14 August

    DP World reports strong results for 2025 first half

    DUBAI /WAM DP World on Thursday announced strong financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, underlining the resilience of its integrated global trade platform amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Revenue grew by 20.4% year-on-year to $11,244 million, driven by strong performance across Ports & Terminals and recent acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA rose 21.4% to $3,033 million, while ...

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  • 14 August

    UAE President extends his deepest condolences over passing of Japanese tea master Dr Sen Genshitsu

    ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to the social media platform X on Thursday to extend his condolences over the passing of Japanese tea master Dr Sen Genshitsu. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed said, “I extend my deepest condolences over the passing of Dr Sen Genshitsu, who served as a steadfast ...

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