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DAVOS/WAM The UAE Pavilion at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum 2026, held in Davos, Switzerland from 19th to 23rd January, hosted a high-level dialogue session titled “Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, and the Question of What We Optimise For.” The session examined the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and sustainability, and explored whether prevailing economic and technological models …

NEW DELHI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, met on Monday for talks aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across various fields. The discussions were held within the framework of the two countries’ longstanding ties, reflected in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership. …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has taken another major step in shaping the future of financial services as part of its Vision 2035 by rolling out Open Finance, marking a key milestone in the UAE’s Open Finance journey under AlTareq, the Central Bank of the UAE’s (CBUAE) Open Finance Initiative. ADIB is among the first banks in the …

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 offered his condolences on the passing of Fatima Mohamed Al Mansouri at Al Hawashim mourning Majlis in Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed passed on his deepest sympathies to the family for their loss, …

NEW DELHI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, PM of the Republic of India, witnessed the exchange of a number of agreements, memoranda of understanding, and letters of intent aimed at strengthening and advancing cooperation between the two countries. The exchanges took place during His Highness’ working visit to …

NEW DELHI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, met on Monday for talks aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across various fields. The discussions were held within the framework of the two countries’ longstanding ties, reflected in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries on Monday announced the signing of a sales and purchase agreement valued at between US$2.5 – US$3 billion for a period of ten years with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The agreement was announced during a visit to India by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, where …

Huzaifa Bismillah, Director of End User Business for the Middle East and Africa, offers a clear perspective on the rapid transformation of the region’s identity solutions landscape. In this interview, he discusses the key drivers accelerating market growth across the GCC, the growing strategic importance of trusted digital identity, and how the convergence of physical and cyber security is redefining …

DUBAI / GULF TIME SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS introduces a new philosophy of island hospitality. Co-founder and CEO Laith Pharaon, a seasoned hotelier and investor, launched the company in 2024 with a bold, lifestyle-led vision. Over the next six years, the brand will unveil six individually designed private island resorts each a distinct destination shaped by a shared ethos: presence, …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates will introduce four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila as part of its ongoing growth strategy in Southeast Asia and commitment to the Philippines. Emirates will operate flight number “EK 330” on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays starting from 2nd April. Flights EK330/331 will be operated by Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER, featuring 8 private suites in …