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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President Gustavo Petro Urrego of the Republic of Colombia over the victims of a Colombian military plane crash, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, wishing a speedy recovery to all those injured. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin …

ABU DHABI/WAM Investments by banks operating in the UAE increased by 2 percent on a monthly basis, rising by AED16.9 billion during January 2026 to reach AED872.3 billion by the end of the month, while annual growth reached 17.4 percent compared to January 2025, according to banking indicators issued today by the Central Bank. Data showed that banks’ investments in …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defence systems on 25th March 2026 engaged nine UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,815 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of three members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and ADGM have successfully integrated their systems to allow the licensing and classification of engineering firms and professionals to work across the emirate. Previously, ADGM registered organisations and individuals, encompassing Al Reem Island and Al Maryah Island, served under separate regulatory frameworks as DMT-only classified firms operating with an Abu Dhabi …

GULF TIME Mansoor Meenai, Head of the META Region at Arcera Life Sciences, highlights that healthcare systems across the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa are at a turning point in their AI journey, as the focus shifts from experimentation to real, measurable impact. While artificial intelligence has long been viewed as a promising innovation, he notes that the priority today …

SHARJAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the opening ceremony of the 35th Sharjah Theatre Days on Tuesday evening at the Cultural Palace. The annual festival showcases 14 theatrical performances and brings together artists and theatre researchers from across the Arab world. H.H. the Ruler of Sharjah, presented …

GULF TIME As Eid Al-Fitr celebrations come to a close, homes across the UAE and the wider region gradually transition back to daily living, while holding on to the warmth and joyful memories created during the festive season. In response, Interiors UAE has unveiled its Post-Eid Collections, designed to help homeowners refresh their spaces with a perfect balance of comfort, …

ABU DHABI/WAM Gross banks’ assets increased by 1.4% from AED 5,339.9 billion at the end of December 2025 to AED 5,413.6 billion at the end of January 2026, according to a report on the Monetary & Banking Developments – January 2026 issued by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The report showed that the gross credit increased by 1.1% …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Logistics & Services Plc (ADNOC L&S) today announced that shareholders approved all agenda items at its Annual General Meeting, including the Company’s final dividend of $81.25 million (AED 298.39 million), bringing the 2025 full-year dividend to $325 million (AED 1,193.56 million). Recent regional developments have not materially affected ADNOC L&S’ global operations. Overall, the company remains financially …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on Tuesday intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 17 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,806 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as …