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ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi will host the second edition of the Global Rail 2025 exhibition and conference from 30th September to 2nd October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and experts in rail, transport and infrastructure. Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, said the event highlights Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a global hub for dialogue ...

KUWAIT/WAM The Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that the Arab electricity and renewable energy sector attracted 360 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects costing more than $351 billion and providing more than 83,000 jobs during the period from January 2003 to December 2024. In its second report for 2025 on the Arab power and renewable energy sector, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today offered his condolences on the passing of former ambassador Salem Issa Al Qattam Al Zaabi, during a visit to the condolence majlis in Abu Dhabi. His Highness offered his heartfelt condolences to the family of the departed, praying that God grant him eternal mercy and peace, and bring ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the MGX Board of Directors, chaired MGX’s board meeting. During the meeting, Sheikh Tahnoon highlighted MGX’s global role in advancing innovation and harnessing artificial intelligence to boost productivity, enhance quality of life, and foster a more sustainable and abundant future for all. The ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a resources investment company, announced today the inauguration of the Noor Chad 50 MW Solar PV Plant in N’Djamena, which will provide clean electricity to about 274,000 homes across the country. The inauguration was attended by Mahamat Ahmad ALHABO, Minister of State and Secretary-General of the Presidency of the Republic ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal National Council (FNC) will host the first edition of the Legislative Parliamentary Forum on 7th October at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The forum will bring together representatives of the legislative councils of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, along with local authorities, legal and judicial bodies, academic institutions from within and outside the ...

DUBAI / WAM The Museum of the Future (MOTF) has announced the launch of an exclusive Master Class series in collaboration with Great Arab Minds, a year-long programme of specialised lectures featuring distinguished Arab scientists, thinkers and creators. The series will showcase winners of the Great Arab Minds initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 23 new judges and judicial inspectors in Dubai. The ceremony, held at Union House in Dubai, was also attended by HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sam Altman, the Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI, a company specialising in artificial intelligence research and deployment. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, discussions focused on opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the company and its counterparts in the UAE, particularly in ...

OSAKA/WAM The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai has welcomed more than four million visitors, making it one of the most popular national pavilions at the event. The milestone follows the recent UAE Day celebrations at Expo 2025 Osaka, which featured cultural performances and high-level participation led by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of ...