DUBAI / WAM Etihad Rail has begun trial operations of its passenger train ahead of the official launch of passenger rail services tomorrow, 30th September 2026, as part of efforts to enhance readiness, improve the efficiency of the transport system and provide safe, reliable and integrated mobility options across the UAE. The trial route runs from Abu Dhabi Station to …
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RIYADH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met on Tuesday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting was attended by His Royal …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways will increase flights between Abu Dhabi and Sydney to twice daily from 15th December, in time for the Australian summer holiday season. The airline, which has served Sydney since 2007, will add four weekly flights to its existing 10, providing two departures every day of the week. All services will be operated by Airbus …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has introduced a new regulatory framework that reduces the processing time for domestic heliport registration procedures from up to 135 days to just two working days by replacing the certification requirement for domestic heliports with a simplified registration system. The initiative marks a significant step in the evolution of …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, has signed an agreement with JINGDONG Property, the infrastructure investment and asset management arm of JD.com, Inc., to establish an advanced logistics facility in KEZAD Area A – KEZAD Al Ma’mourah. The project will …
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NEW YORK/WAM Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, affirmed in the UAE’s statement at the High-Level General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly that “our region and the world are undergoing a period of rapid transformation, marked by intensifying challenges and divisions. “Amid all this, the United Arab Emirates stands tall — guided by …
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AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation led by Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). During the meeting, HH Sheikh Hazza was briefed on the latest plans and initiatives aimed at further developing the …
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KATHMANDU/WAM The UAE Relief Team continued its humanitarian efforts in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, providing humanitarian and food assistance to affected families and communities while advancing early-recovery projects aimed at meeting basic needs and supporting the restoration of normal life. Dr. Ahmed Al Mansouri, Head of the UAE Relief Team in Nepal, said the UAE’s efforts extend beyond …
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DUBAI/WAM In the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; and His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman …
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ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met with Lucas Filip, President of the INTERPOL, during the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. The meeting focused on the UAE’s role in advancing international security cooperation and building stronger partnerships between countries and law enforcement institutions. …
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