Wednesday , 3 June 2026

Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Majarrah Park

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Tuesday inaugurated Al Majarrah Park, affiliated with Sharjah Art Foundation, following its redesign, which embodies an artistic and cultural character reflecting the Emirate’s vision of supporting the arts and enhancing creative and community spaces. The park is located in the …

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UAE strongly condemns terrorist drone attacks targeting Barakah Plant launched from Iraqi territory

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the unprovoked terrorist drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory, including an attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on Sunday, which struck an electricity generator located outside the inner perimeter of the plant. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE’s strong condemnation and …

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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends 17th EmiratesSkills National Competition

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 attended the 17th EmiratesSkills National Competition, organised by Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET), and taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 20 May 2026. H.H. Sheikh Khaled toured …

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UAE President receives title-winning Al Ain FC team

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation of Al Ain FC players and staff, following the team’s victory in the 2025–2026 ADNOC Pro League, marking the club’s 15th league title. The delegation also included members of other Al Ain FC teams that won titles this season. His Highness congratulated the players, …

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Warner Bros. World Yas Island wins best theme park award

ABU DHABI / WAM Miral announced that Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has been awarded the Best Theme Park in the World at 2026 Liseberg Applause Award, the attraction industry’s oldest and most prestigious award. The recognition makes Warner Bros. World the first theme park in the Middle East to receive the accolade. Presented by a board of …

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India-UAE CEPA drives 37% trade growth in four years

DUBAI / WAM Senior business leaders, policymakers, trade experts, investors and industry stakeholders gathered in Dubai to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the landmark India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), reaffirming the rapidly expanding strategic and economic partnership between the two countries. Organised by the Indian Business and Professional Council Dubai (IBPC Dubai), the event brought together representatives from government …

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Gordian Capital receives approval to establish branch at DIFC

DUBAI / WAM Global investor services group IQ-EQ on Wednesday announced that its subsidiary Gordian Capital (Gordian) has achieved regulatory approval to expand its institutional cross-border fund platform and fund solutions offering into Dubai from its new office at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The business has been granted a licence by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer …

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Emirates completes its first-ever retrofit of two-class A380 aircraft

DUBAI / WAM Emirates has reached a defining milestone in its ambitious multi-billion dollar retrofit programme with the successful reconfiguration of its first two-class A380 aircraft. The newly refurbished aircraft (A6-EUX) has taken to the skies operating as EK 39/40 between Dubai and Birmingham, featuring sparkling new interiors with Emirates’ latest products in three cabin classes: 76 Business Class seats, …

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