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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, held talks on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and explore ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the fields of the economy, investment, advanced technology, and artificial intelligence. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Jasem Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), during the first day of the World Governments Summit 2026, which commenced today and runs for three days under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’. …

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group has finalised a US$115 million project finance facility to support the development of the Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal in Egypt, reinforcing the Group’s long-term commitment to expanding critical port and logistics infrastructure across its key focus international markets. The funding, backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) with participation from National Bank of Kuwait …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador, held talks on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and explore ways to strengthen ties, particularly in areas such as the economy, trade, renewable energy, investment, sustainability, and food security, as well as other development-focused sectors that serve …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, held talks on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and explore ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the fields of the economy, investment, advanced technology, and artificial intelligence. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME NIO, a global leader in premium smart electric vehicles, has announced its Ramadan campaign designed to make premium smart electric vehicles accessible to a wider audience across the UAE. Moving beyond standard seasonal offers, NIO is introducing a dual-option structure that allows customers to tailor their financial entry point. For a limited time, buyers can …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received Dr Khaled El Enany, Director-General of UNESCO, on Tuesday at Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre in the University City. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority and UNESCO Goodwill …

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The 3rd International Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Majlis, organised by the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ahead of its annual award ceremony, will take place on 3 February 2026 at Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi. The International Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Majlis will bring together distinguished decision makers, international female and youth leaders, and experts for in-depth …

AL AIN/WAM Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said that the sixth edition of the “World’s Coolest Winter” campaign achieved hotel revenues of AED12.5 billion and attracted around 5 million hotel guests across the country over a six-week period, recording one of the highest occupancy rates globally at 84%. In statements to the Emirates News Agency …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Monday with His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to review bilateral relations and explore ways to expand cooperation. The talks took place within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The meeting, held at …