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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE  His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and His Excellency Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, have discussed ways to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and advance cooperation across key priority sectors. The meeting …

ABU DHABI / WAM In a significant milestone that reflects the maturity of its institutional framework and reinforces its position as a leading regulatory authority, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has obtained the BS 13500:2013 certification in Effective Governance Management Systems from the British Standards Institution (BSI). This achievement underscores the Bank’s strong commitment to applying the highest …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shanghai to explore ways to strengthen economic ties and enhance trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and China. The meeting was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Yang Dongsheng, Vice …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic agreement with HSBC Bank Middle East Limited to further deepen cooperation aimed at attracting international corporates, institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals seeking to establish or expand their presence in the emirate. The partnership will also support deeper engagement with global capital markets participants, including institutional …

ABU DHABI / WAM The search for the next honorees of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has officially begun, with the opening of nominations for the prize’s eighth edition, reinforcing the award’s global standing and growing impact in promoting the values of human fraternity and honoring individuals and organizations building bridges of understanding and peaceful coexistence among peoples. The …

NEW YORK / WAM Ongoing military escalation in the Middle East puts tens of millions of people at risk of falling into poverty across 162 countries, according to new projections released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). While the impacts are concentrated in countries directly affected by the conflict and those dependent on imported energy, the findings point …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi has launched the Museum Pass, a flexible and cost-effective ticket that lets visitors explore three of its museums — Louvre Abu Dhabi, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum — under one convenient pass. Prices start at AED 120 for a two-museum pass, with a three-museum pass option …

ABU DHABI / WAM Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced an open call for proposals for the sixth edition of its flagship contemporary art initiative, Art Here 2026, and the Richard Mille Art Prize. The call for proposals is open until 31st May 2026, and artists can submit their proposals via Louvre Abu Dhabi’s website. The 2026 edition expands to India …

ABU DHABI / WAM The National Pavilion UAE announced that it will present its exhibition “Washwasha” from 9th May till 22nd November 2026, as part of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The exhibition is curated by Bana Kattan, Curator and Associate Head of Exhibitions at the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project, with Assistant Curator Tala Nassar. …

WORLD CAPITALS / WAM Gold prices fell to a near one-week low on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar. Spot gold was down 1.1 percent at US$4,694.30 per ounce, its lowest level since 7th April. US gold futures for June delivery fell 1.4 percent to US$4,717.80. Among other metals, spot silver fell 1.9 percent to US$74.45 per ounce, platinum lost …