Friday , 13 November 2026

UAE President and Mohammed bin Rashid attend 2026 Annual Government Meetings

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended the 2026 Annual Government Meetings. The meetings bring together senior officials from federal and local government entities to discuss national interests and strategic priorities to strengthen government performance and engage …

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Emirates SkyCargo strengthens global presence with new Milan-New York freighter service

DUBAI/WAM Emirates SkyCargo announced that it will launch a new weekly freighter service connecting Milan Malpensa Airport with John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York from 5th December. The service will provide direct trade connectivity for exporters from Italy, particularly the Lombardy region, to the United States, one of Italy’s most important trading partners. On the return leg, the …

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NBQ ranks fifth globally among 149 small banks in Forbes 2026 ranking

UMM AL QAIWAIN/WAM National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ) has ranked fifth globally among 149 institutions in the small-bank category of Forbes’ “World’s Top Performing Banks 2026” ranking, produced in partnership with market research firm Statista. The overall ranking featured 500 banks from 89 countries, while the small-bank category comprised institutions with assets between US$3 billion and $10 billion. …

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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi on sidelines of UAE Government Annual Meetings

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 met H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, on the sidelines of the UAE Government Annual Meetings. During the meeting, Their Highnesses highlighted the importance of the UAE Government Annual Meetings …

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Hamdan bin Mohammed chairs The Executive Council meeting, approves major public projects in Dubai worth over AED11 billion

DUBAI/WAM H.H. 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 plan to develop community services and facilities through 2040 with a budget of AED9.59 billion, and the extension of the Dubai Metro to Al Maktoum International Airport City with a …

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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs Abu Dhabi Executive Council meeting

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 chaired an Abu Dhabi Executive Council meeting on the sidelines of the UAE Government Annual Meetings, taking place in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Khaled reviewed a number of government programmes and initiatives …

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55th Eid Al Etihad team launches ‘Our Celebration, Made Together’ initiative

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the theme ‘Belonging in Unity’, the 55th Eid Al Etihad Team announces ‘Our Celebration, Made Together’, an initiative that invites everyone who calls the UAE home to share their stories, memories and traditions as part of this year’s national celebration. Reflecting how belonging begins with the people closest to us and grows into a shared …

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Dubai Stand Up Paddle draws 5,000 participants to Hatta Dam

DUBAI / WAM Hatta Dam came alive with paddleboards, kayaks and outdoor adventure this weekend as Dubai Stand Up Poaddle presented by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) attracted more than 5,000 participants for two days of fitness, family fun and unforgettable experiences in nature. Held on 7 and 8 November, the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) flagship event brought together …

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ADNOC Gas posts AED4.92b Q3 profit, raises 2026 guidance to AED14.69b

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Gas plc announced on Tuesday its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, recording net income of AED4.92 billion (US$1.34 billion), double the level achieved in the previous quarter. The results were supported by strong performance across the company’s domestic gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), export-traded liquids and sulphur businesses. Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO …

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