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DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, one of the world’s leading hospitality and hotel management companies. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, in Dubai. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has launched a national campaign to promote the role of zakat during the final 10 days of Ramadan. The campaign aims to support family stability and strengthen solidarity across society, reflecting the authentic values of Emirati identity based on compassion and mutual support, in line …

ABU DHABI / WAM Wio Bank PJSC (Wio) reported a strong financial performance in FY2025, reflecting continued customer adoption and the expansion of its digital banking platform across the UAE. In its third full year of operations, the bank recorded AED1.24 billion in revenue, an increase of 55% year-on-year, alongside net profit of AED622 million, up 57%. More businesses, individuals …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Health and Queensland University of Technology (QUT), in collaboration with Siemens Healthineers and ArmHub, have concluded “Healthcare Innovation and Sustainability Week”, bringing together healthcare professionals, academics, students, and industry leaders from Brisbane and Dubai, to advance sustainability in academic health systems. Over two weeks, participants explored how technology-enabled care models, digital health, design thinking, and sustainability …

GENEVA / WAM The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any justifications put forward by the Iranian government regarding the hostile escalation against countries in the region, stressing that such claims are merely attempts to mislead the international community in an effort to justify its unprovoked and unlawful aggression against the UAE and countries in the region. The UAE underscored …

SHARJAH / WAM Following the recent inscription of the Faya Palaeolandscape on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Government of Sharjah, under the supervision of the Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA), has opened applications for the Short-Term Research Grant, one of the three funding streams under the Faya Research Grant Programme. The call invites international researchers to submit proposals for focused …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE air defence systems on 17th March 2026 engaged 10 ballistic missiles and 45 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 314 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,672 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Kang Hoon-sik, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Korea. During the meeting, His Excellency Kang Hoon-sik conveyed to His Highness the greetings of His Excellency Lee Jae-myung, President of the sisterly Republic of Korea, and his wishes for the UAE’s continued …

DUBAI / GULF TIME With the arrival of spring, many travellers are looking for an opportunity to pause, step away from the fast pace of daily life, and rediscover a sense of calm and balance. This season offers the perfect moment to travel to destinations that combine nature with wellness experiences, allowing guests to recharge and return feeling refreshed and …