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LONDON / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has strengthened its commitment to UK energy security with its second battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the country starting commercial operations. The opening of the facility in Rochdale is the latest milestone in Masdar’s planned £1 billion investment program in BESS projects …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister …

Misbar Al Emarat continues to expand its presence in the UAE’s digital media landscape after its Instagram account surpassed 1.1 million followers, signalling a broader audience base and a stronger position within the diverse ecosystem of Emirati news accounts and digital media platforms. Surpassing the one-million-follower mark reflects continued growth in Misbar Al Emarat’s audience, alongside its ongoing coverage of …

ABU DHABI / WAM Archaeological discoveries and scientific studies announced across the UAE during 2026 have revealed new chapters in the nation’s human history, settlement patterns, and ancient economic life, reshaping the understanding of the region from prehistoric times to the Bronze Age. The findings stem from ongoing survey, excavation, and research efforts that provide deeper insight into how ancient …

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has launched the first phase of the Women Farmer Field Schools (FFS) programme as part of the “Empowering Women Farmers” initiative. The initiative was launched under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council …

ABU DHABI / WAM Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 75 trucks carrying 800 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the UAE’s continuing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs amid the humanitarian conditions in the Strip. The convoys included shelter materials, food …

PARAMARIBO/WAM Sharif Essa Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Brazil, presented his credentials as Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname, to Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of Suriname. Al Suwaidi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that it has succeeded in achieving a compliance rate of 99 percent regarding the disclosure of the audited financial statements of H1 2026 of its listed companies. This falls within the legal timeframe specified for the disclosure of listed companies’ financial results, which is 45 days from the end of the relevant …

Casagrand, one of India’s leading real estate developers with more than 22 years of delivery experience and over 200 completed and ongoing projects, today outlined its long-term growth strategy for the UAE, with plans to develop more than 6 million sq. ft. of premium residential and mixed-use space in Dubai over the next three years. The announcement follows a strong …

DUBAI/GULF TIME When a child becomes critically ill, their condition can change within minutes. Severe breathing difficulties, seizures, serious infections, complications following surgery or sudden organ failure can all require a level of monitoring and treatment that goes beyond a general pediatric ward. This is where a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) becomes critical. King’s College Hospital London – Dubai …