Tuesday , 29 September 2026

Mansour bin Zayed, Turkish Foreign Minister discuss strategic partnership

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today received Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between the UAE and Türkiye, as well as ways to …

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BURTVILLE DEVELOPMENTS CELEBRATES THE EARLY HANDOVER OF VILLE 11 IN ABU DHABI

Abu Dhabi/ Gulf Time Burtville Developments has celebrated the handover of Ville 11, its boutique residential development in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone for the developer and its growing portfolio of residential projects across the emirate.  The handover ceremony was attended by Ahmed Baghoum, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar City, alongside Eng. Islam Suleiman, Chief Executive Officer …

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The Sharjah Effect: How Accessible Spaces Are Redefining Everyday Wellbeing in the UAE

Sharjah/ Gulf Time From sunrise yoga on quiet islands to sunset coastal runs, Sharjah’s open-air destinations are offering residents a simple, powerful prescription for modern living: space to breathe, move, and connect. When searching for the best things to do in Sharjah, regular visitors are discovering what many call “The Sharjah Effect.” Across the emirate’s coastline, heritage districts, and urban …

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Turkmenistan on Independence Day

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Serdar Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan, on the occasion of his country’s Independence 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, Deputy Prime …

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Saif bin Zayed meets ministers of justice and interior from brotherly and friendly countries on sidelines of Abu Dhabi 2026

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met with a number of ministers of justice and interior from brotherly and friendly countries, on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026. During the meetings, the ministers exchanged views …

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque strengthens its standing as global Emirati landmark

ABU DHABI/WAM The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre marked World Tourism Day (WTD), observed annually on 27th September, by organising special cultural tours led by the Centre’s cultural tour specialists. The tours highlighted the mosque’s standing as one of the world’s most prominent religious, national and cultural landmarks and a major draw for tourism, as well as its civilisational message …

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SIB issues $500 million Sukuk amid strong investor demand

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has successfully issued a US$500 million five-year Sukuk amid strong investor demand. The issuance attracted an order book of US$1.3 billion, representing 2.6 times the issue size. The Sukuk was priced at a final yield of 5.85 percent, equivalent to a spread of 105 bps over five-year US Treasuries, marking SIB’s thirteenth Sukuk …

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UAE expands US healthcare cooperation in genomics, digital health, specialised care

BOSTON / WAM Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, led a UAE delegation on visits to leading healthcare, research and academic institutions in Boston and New York to explore strategic partnerships in future medicine, research and innovation. Priority areas included genomic medicine, early disease detection, artificial intelligence (AI), digital health, rare diseases and specialised care, alongside …

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Abdullah bin Zayed meets Tonga Prime Minister in New York

NEW YORK / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Lord Fatafehi Fakafānua, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the …

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