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ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has consolidated its position as one of the world’s leading global and regional hubs in the e-commerce sector, benefiting from an integrated ecosystem that includes advanced logistics infrastructure, rapid digital transformation in government services, and a flexible regulatory environment that supports the digital economy. These factors have strengthened the country’s role as a key …

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 reviewed the emergency readiness and response ecosystem at the Unified Medical Operations Command Centre in Abu Dhabi. H.H. was briefed on the medical emergency response ecosystem across its various stages, as well as the processes …

GULF TIME / ABU DHABI UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to remember the late Sheikh Zayed’s legacy of compassion on Sunday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote, “On Zayed Humanitarian Day, we reflect on the enduring legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose values …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today received His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and …

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST), through its astronomical observatory, has delivered a precise astronomical verdict on the Shawwal crescent moon for 1447 A.H. Friday, March 20, 2026, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr across the UAE, the announcement confirms, as Ramadan completes its full 30 days.​ Calculations reveal no visible …

BRATISLAVA/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, in the presence of Juraj Blanár, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, during a working visit by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to the capital, Bratislava. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the United …

NEW YORK / WAM The United Nations Statistical Commission has selected the UAE as a member of the Advisory Board on the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, marking a first-of-its-kind achievement for the region and reflecting growing global confidence in the country’s leadership in developing statistical systems and strengthening data governance at the international level. The announcement was made during …

ABU DHABI / WAM Silal, Abu Dhabi’s leading agri-food and technology company, has announced the expansion of its operations in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in collaboration with the National Agricultural Centre. The strategic initiative reflects Silal’s continued efforts to expand its footprint across the UAE while supporting local farmers, strengthening the marketing of Emirati agricultural products, and expanding …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received a phone call from His Excellency Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of the Togolese Republic, who affirmed his country’s condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region. His Excellency Gnassingbé also expressed Togo’s …

FUJAIRAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, received a group of prominent media professionals from across the UAE, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, along with well-wishers marking the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. H.H. Sheikh Hamad affirmed that …