March, 2026

• 30 March

  UAE air defences intercept 11 ballistic missiles, 27 UAVs

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on 30th March 2026 intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 425 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,941 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, …

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• 30 March

  UAE President receives call from President of the European Council

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Excellency António Costa, President of the European Council, during which they discussed developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and its implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as its serious impact on international navigation and the global …

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• 30 March

  SIB launches strategic rights issue to raise AED2.59 billion

  

  SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank PJSC approved, during its annual general assembly held, a capital increase through a strategic rights issue aimed at raising total proceeds of up to AED2.59 billion. This initiative marks a significant step in accelerating the bank’s strong organic growth and delivering long-term intrinsic value to shareholders. The rights issue offers shareholders an opportunity to …

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• 30 March

  UAE participates in World Trade Organisation’s 14th Ministerial Conference

  

  YAOUNDÉ / WAM The UAE participated in the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), held in the capital of Cameroon, Yaoundé. The UAE delegation was led by Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, and included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Trade, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Central Bank of the …

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• 30 March

  ADGM celebrates decade of operations with surge in AUM

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Marking its 10th year of operations, ADGM, Abu Dhabi’s International Financial Centre (IFC), delivered another year of solid growth and strategic milestones, reinforcing its role in advancing Abu Dhabi’s status as the ‘Capital of Capital’. Building on the strong momentum of recent years, ADGM continued to attract substantial international capital, world-class talent and leading institutions to …

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• 30 March

  Sharjah Ruler establishes Sharjah Space and Astronomy Complex

  

  SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree regarding the establishment of the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Complex. According to the decree, a specialised institution in space science and astronomy will be established in the Emirate of Sharjah under the name “Sharjah Space and …

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• 30 March

  Omar Harfouch’s Concerto for Peace Proclaims Dubai as the World’s Epicenter of Cultural Pride

  

  GULF TIME Omar Harfouch presents Concerto for Peace in Dubai on Friday, April 3 as an inspirational display of devotion national pride at its core. No matter what, Dubai has shown incredible resiliency and remained anchored on its vitality which never failed to amaze the whole world. Remarkably, restaurants welcome guests, shops operate like usual, beaches still attract visitors, and …

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• 30 March

  Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Hosts Virtual Session to Promote Conscious Parenting

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library organised a virtual session titled “The Child Behind the Behavior,” presented by specialist Jocelyne Chidiac via Zoom. The session was part of The Knowledge and Specialised Sciences Program, held in line with the Year of Family. This session is the first in a series dedicated to parenting and enhancing educational awareness …

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• 30 March

  UAE President calls President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and condemns terrorist attack on his residence

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with His Excellency Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, during which he condemned the terrorist attack targeting his residence in Duhok Governorate. His Highness reaffirmed the UAE’s support for all efforts to enhance the security of the Republic of …

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• 29 March

  UAE President and US Senator Joni Ernst discuss regional developments

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a virtual meeting with US Senator Joni Ernst, during which they discussed strategic cooperation between the UAE and the United States and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties in a way that serves their mutual interests and benefits their peoples. The meeting also addressed …

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