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MOSCOW/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on Thursday held talks in Moscow focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries and advancing cooperation across various fields. The talks took place at the Kremlin during His Highness’ official visit to Russia. At the start …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Airports, operator of the emirate’s five airports including the flagship Zayed International Airport (AUH), recorded more than 33 million annual passengers in 2025, the largest influx of travellers in the emirate’s history. This sustained trajectory has seen traffic volumes across the emirate’s five airports double over the past three years, while AUH has emerged as the …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s (EAD) flagship Sustainable Schools Initiative (SSI) has achieved 7-star recognition, the highest rating of excellence, at the 11th International Best Practice Competition (IBPC) 2025, organised by the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research in New Zealand. The 7-star rating puts SSI in first place of the 4th Environmental, Social …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd on Thursday announced that it has reached an agreement with Royal Air Maroc for the lease of 13 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2027. This follows an earlier agreement to lease two Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, which were delivered in 2025. “The …

ABU DHABI / WAM Ahmed Abdullah bin Lahej Al Falasi, Acting Director-General of Customs and Port Security at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), affirmed that the UAE’s hosting of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition 2026 reflects the advanced position the country has attained in customs operations and its leading role …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai South welcomed 653 new companies in 2025, bringing the total number of operational businesses to more than 4,200, while achieving a 90 percent retention rate among existing companies. The company also recorded a 65 percent increase in new business licenses issued, reflecting sustained investor confidence and growing demand across its ecosystem. In real estate, Dubai South …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday received Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, at Zabeel Palace. The Italian President is currently on an official visit to the UAE. His Highness welcomed the visiting President, highlighting the strong and long-standing relationship between the UAE and …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Richmind, a premium developer specialising in ultra-luxury real estate projects and a flagship business vertical of Richmind Holding has announced the complete sell-out of Phase 1 of its flagship development, Oystra, located on Al Marjan Island. Following an unprecedented response from buyers and investors, the developer has launched Phase 2, which is now open for sale. Designed by …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor for Nissan, INFINITI and Renault in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra Region, has officially launched a next-generation Parts Distribution Centre `in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), marking a strategic evolution in how spare parts are planned, handled, and delivered across its aftersales network. The new Parts Distribution …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, met today in Za’abeel Palace in Dubai, with Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and …