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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has adopted clear standards to promote responsible digital content that reinforces national identity and upholds ethical and social values, while embracing modern digital tools, said Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Secretary-General of the UAE Media Council. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Arab Media Forum in Kuwait, where ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar has today announced its partnership with Hilton, the global hospitality company, to develop Abu Dhabi’s first Waldorf Astoria Residences and the first branded residences located on Yas Island. In the presence of Aldar’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Talal Al Dhiyebi, the partnership was signed by Jonathan Emery, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Development and Daniel ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., a leading global financial institution with one of the largest customer bases in Japan, have signed a strategic agreement to fast-track Japanese investment into the emirate’s dynamic economy. Signed during the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) in Tokyo, the partnership will streamline investor ...

ASTANA / WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has visited the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan School in the Kazakh capital, Astana, accompanied by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the visit, His Highness and the President of Kazakhstan met faculty members, administrative staff and students, and ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), on Monday reported its first quarter 2025 consolidated financial results, recording quarterly revenue of AED5.96 billion. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to AED2.43 billion, with an operating profit of AED838 million and a net profit of AED496 million. The company ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, in Abu Dhabi on Monday. During the meeting, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations and ways to further develop them to serve mutual interests and support the prosperity ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has been confirmed as the Sector Partner—Advanced Infrastructure—by ADNEC Group, at the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates. The upcoming edition will provide a leading platform to spotlight the latest advancements in industry, strengthen collaboration, and showcase investment opportunities—further cementing Abu Dhabi’s role as a global centre for industrial innovation, ...

DUBAI / WAM Nasdaq Dubai on Monday welcomed a US$500 million Green Sukuk by OMNIYAT, a leading Dubai-based real estate developer. The three-year Sukuk, maturing on 6th May 2028, was issued under a US$1 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme and carries a profit rate of 8.375%. The Sukuk will support the development of environmentally sustainable real estate projects across OMNIYAT’s ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, emphasised that charitable work is a cornerstone of the UAE’s societal culture. It reflects the nation’s cultural progress and the deep-rooted values of generosity and humanitarian solidarity embraced by its people. H.H. Sheikh Saud made these remarks during a ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai has launched the Shared Digital Channels Initiative in collaboration with various government entities, marking a transformative step towards a unified, user-centric digital government model. The initiative aims to simplify access to services for residents, businesses and visitors through seamless, integrated platforms. The launch took place in the presence of Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary-General of The Executive Council ...