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ABU DHABI / WAM Amélia Lakrafi, Secretary-General of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) and Member of Parliament representing French citizens living abroad, said that the UAE has established a leading model in empowering women, enhancing their participation in parliamentary work, and strengthening their effective contribution to decision-making. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines …

ABU DHABI / WAM K2 and WeRide signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding in UMEX 2026 to jointly operate autonomous buses with the support of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) and the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). The partnership supports Abu Dhabi’s vision to advance smart mobility by enabling the real-world deployment of autonomous public transport, strengthening the emirate’s …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Tuesday received Viktor Lukashenko, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Belarus to the Middle East, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today launched DIFC Zabeel District, a landmark expansion of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) that will consolidate its status as the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, while also reinforcing Dubai’s stature as the region’s preferred business …

AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has witnessed the signing of an agreement between Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and global financial services leader State Street Corporation to establish a new operations centre in Al Ain Region. On the sidelines of the signing ceremony, H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed met Ron …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Alibaba.com, a leading B2B e-commerce platform, made its debut at Gulfood 2026 in the UAE, marking a key milestone as it expands its engagement with businesses across the UAE and the Gulf. Alibaba.com representatives have been on-site throughout the exhibition at Booth 418, welcoming exporters, importers, traders, wholesalers, and manufacturers to meet the team in person and explore …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Reportage Group continued its strong start to 2026 with the launch of two landmark developments — BAIA and SENSI— achieving an exceptional AED 312 million in sales within a single day, underscoring robust market confidence and investor demand. The launch introduced BAIA, a waterfront residential development located directly in front of a canal in Al Raha, designed …

AL AIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday attended the graduation ceremony of the 50th batch of officer cadets and the first batch of university officer cadets at Zayed II Military College in Al Ain. His Highness congratulated the graduates and wished them success in their military careers as they prepare to serve the …

ABU DHABI/WAM Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has recorded a significant increase in its Sustainable Fisheries Index, reaching 100 percent by the end of 2025, up from 8 percent in 2018. The achievement reflects the effectiveness of Abu Dhabi’s approach to restoring marine resources through scientific policies, habitat protection and the development of a sustainable system to enhance fish …

DAMASCUS/WAM The Syrian–Emirati Medical Readiness Forum concluded in Damascus under the patronage of the Syrian Ministry of Health, with the participation of more than 200 medical, nursing, paramedical and technical professionals from hospitals affiliated with the Ministries of Health and Higher Education, as well as the Police. The forum was held within a strategic plan to train 10,000 healthcare workers …