Wednesday , 15 July 2026

Masdar reaches financial close for world-first US$6.1 billion gigascale 24/7 clean energy project

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, today announced financial close for the world’s first gigascale 24/7 renewable energy project, marking a defining milestone in the commercialisation of the next generation of clean energy infrastructure. Backed by a consortium of 13 leading international and local banks, the US$5.1 billion financing …

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TRENDS, Italy’s AISES Foundation sign MoU to advance research in AI

ROME / WAM TRENDS Training Institute, a subsidiary of TRENDS Group, and Italy’s AISES Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and strategic cooperation at Palazzo Giustiniani, the headquarters of the Italian Senate. The agreement builds on the international academic symposium on AI Governance hosted by the Italian Senate in Zuccari Hall, reaffirming both parties’ commitment to translating dialogue into …

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Montenegro on National Day

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Jakov Milatović of Montenegro on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, …

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Atlys opens its first-ever physical store in Dubai

Atlys, the travel technology company enabling travellers to apply for visas across 120+ destinations, has opened its first experience centre at BurJuman Mall, Dubai. The walk-in space offers expert, in-person visa guidance and marks Atlys’ first physical presence worldwide. The UAE is Atlys’ largest market outside India. International markets, including the US, the UK and Australia, now account for nearly …

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RTA awards AED2bn contract to develop Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor

DUBAI / WAM In line with the directives of the wise leadership to accelerate the delivery of road infrastructure projects, expand road network capacity, enhance traffic flow across the Emirate of Dubai, support economic growth, and keep pace with the urban development and population growth witnessed by the emirate, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for …

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Abu Dhabi solidifies its position as a global business and investment hub

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for business and investment, supported by an advanced economic ecosystem and flexible regulatory policies that have reinforced investor confidence and fostered private sector growth. Indicators show that the momentum in business formation remains strong, reinforcing expectations of continued robust performance in the coming period within …

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UAE President arrives in El Alamein on fraternal visit and holds talks with Egyptian President

EL ALAMEIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, discussed the fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation across all sectors in support of their mutual interests and the prosperity and wellbeing of their peoples. The discussions took place …

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Dubai South Emerges as Dubai’s Fastest-Growing Real Estate Market as Infrastructure Investments Accelerate

Dubai South is rapidly consolidating its position as one of Dubai’s fastest-growing real estate markets, supported by large-scale government infrastructure investments, expanding economic activity and sustained demand for residential developments, according to a new market report released by W Capital Real Estate Brokerage. The report said the district has moved beyond its status as an emerging community to become one …

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