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ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX 2025) on Thursday. The event is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) alongside the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 2025). During his visit, President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed toured the exhibition, exploring the pavilions and stands ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Taxi Company PJSC, a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, today announced its financial results for the year ended 31st December 2024. DTC delivered a robust set of results in FY 2024, its first full year of operations since its IPO. The Company’s strong performance was underpinned by Dubai’s population and tourism growth as ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and AMMROC, the region’s leading provider of military aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in aviation training, skills development, and operational excellence. This strategic collaboration underscores both parties’ commitment to enhancing human capital and aligning with global best ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi’s VentureOne and CARACAL have partnered to launch Centurion, a next-generation body armour system, designed by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), that will set new standards in safety, mobility, and comfort for defence forces, at IDEX 2025, the region’s largest defence exhibition. CARACAL is a regional leader in high-performance small arms within EDGE, one of ...

SHANGHAI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Hejun Group, one of China’s leading consulting firms, signed a strategic partnership to accelerate Chinese investment in Abu Dhabi. Announced at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) in Shanghai, the agreement paves the way for high-growth enterprises to expand into Abu Dhabi’s thriving business ecosystem. Under the agreement, Hejun Group, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2025 spotlighted cutting-edge AI-driven technologies redefining modern warfare. Defence firms unveiled advanced systems designed to enhance targeting precision and communication efficiency, equipping armed forces with smarter tools to address evolving challenges. Peter Ayre, Vice President of Business Development EMEA at Genasys, introduced LRAD, a next-generation long-range audible device capable of transmitting ...

SHANGHAI / WAM Abu Dhabi is emerging as a global hub for industry and innovation, driven by rapid economic expansion and strategic investments that experts have titled it ‘The Falcon Economy’, said Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Shanghai, China. Speaking under the theme “Invest ...

WARSAW / WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led a UAE delegation to Warsaw, Poland, this week, where he met senior government officials to unlock new pathways for enhanced trade and economic cooperation between the two nations. The meetings follow an official visit to the UAE last week by Poland’s President, Andrzej Duda, ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai’s Museum of the Future, a beacon of innovation and future foresight, announced its participation in South by Southwest (SXSW), the world’s leading event for technology, innovation, and art, held in Austin, Texas from 7th to 15th March 2025. Over the course of five days, the museum will showcase Dubai’s forward-looking vision for technology, foresight and culture by hosting ...

ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ADNOC Board of Directors. During the meeting at ADNOC’s Headquarters, His Highness reviewed ADNOC’s domestic growth initiatives, including its unconventional exploration programme, as it ...