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ABU DHABI/WAM A record-breaking ADIPEC 2026 concluded today with more than 50,000 deals worth an estimated US$67 billion recorded over four days, a 26.4% increase on 2025. Held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and hosted by ADNOC, the world’s largest energy event welcomed 240,000 attendees from 170 countries, reinforcing its position as …

ABU DHABI / WAM Artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and energy resilience took centre stage on the third day of ADIPEC 2026. Leaders from across the energy, technology and investment sectors examined how AI can be deployed at scale to improve productivity, strengthen operational performance and support more secure energy systems. Discussions throughout the day reflected a broader industry shift …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP), managed by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), unveiled its Seventh Cycle Solicitation Document, outlining its latest research priorities and funding framework to advance rain enhancement science and technologies, particularly for arid regions. The Seventh Cycle will provide a total of US$3 million in funding across up …

GULF TIME/ DUBAI As Mini LED becomes one of the most widely used labels in consumer television, a growing number of buyers are discovering that not every TV carrying the term delivers the same performance. Three questions can help any shopper evaluate a Mini LED TV before purchase, regardless of brand. Start with how the dimming actually works Hardware local …

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Energy aims to double its production over the next decade, with natural gas accounting for about 70 percent of its portfolio, Acting Chief Executive Officer Adnan Bu Fateem said. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2026, Bu Fateem said the company’s priority was to translate its strategy into …

ABU DHABI / WAM To enhance the experience of the Light & Peace Museum, which extends Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre’s mission of introducing audiences to the depth of Islamic civilisation, the Centre organised a cultural workshop titled ‘Astrolabe’ for more than 20 female students from Al Zalaqa School in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The workshop is part of …

DUBAI / WAM Lianlian DigiTech (02598.HK), a leading global payment and FinTech platform, announced the official opening of its Middle East regional office located in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. Building on the company’s earlier milestone of securing a Category 3D Payment Service Provider licence from …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ADNOC Board of Directors, at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Khaled reviewed ADNOC’s performance during the first 10 months of 2026 …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has received Dr. Shannon Dolan, Chargé d’Affaires at the US Mission to the UAE. During the meeting in Dubai, they reviewed UAE-US relations and ways to strengthen and develop cooperation across various fields, serving the shared interests of the two …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Surangel Whipps Jr, President of the Republic of Palau, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and opportunities to further strengthen ties, particularly in the fields of development, the economy, renewable energy, sustainability, …