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ABU DHABI / WAM The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 officially launched its wristband during the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) held at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the first to wear the wristband, during his visit to the Games’ pavilion, highlighting his support ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Yvette Cooper on her appointment as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom. During a phone call, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Yvette Cooper discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and the UK, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan, the global spiritual leader of the Ismaili community. The meeting, held at Qasr Al Shati, highlighted the importance of advancing shared human values and promoting a culture of coexistence and meaningful dialogue between civilisations, cultures, and peoples around the world. ...

DUBAI / WAM Under the esteemed patronage and presence of Sheikha Shamsa bint Hashar Al Maktoum, the Senses Residential and Day Care Center hosted the Emirati Women’s Day celebration, in an event that reflected the UAE’s vision of supporting women’s advancement and strengthening the role of community institutions in serving People of Determination. The celebration witnessed the honoring of distinguished ...

DUBAI / WAM Creators HQ; the first content creator hub in the UAE and the Middle East and part of Visioneers, in collaboration with 500 Global; the world’s most active venture capital firm, announced opening the door for applications for the Creators Ventures Accelerator, launched as part of the second edition of Creators Ventures. The programme will take place during ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Astana International Exchange (AIX) announced the implementation of a direct link between their respective CSDs. This comes within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two sides in October 2021, which resulted in the AIX joining the Tabadul platform. This initiative complements the existing Tabadul ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has visited the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2025) at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. HH toured the exhibition, which isattracting participation from 68 countries across 15 sectors, and ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to share a message on the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Thursday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote: “On the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet (peace be upon him), we reflect on his enduring ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates NBD has signed a US$350 million aircraft financing deal with Emirates Airline. The facility supports the airline in the delivery of two Boeing 777-200LRF (Long Range Freighter) aircraft, further supporting Emirates SkyCargo’s fleet expansion and growth strategy and reinforcing Dubai and the UAE’s position as a centre for global trade and logistics. This transaction marks Emirates ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Holding Asset Management (DHAM) on Thursday announced ‘Dubai Retail’ as the unified brand for more than 40 malls and lifestyle destinations under its umbrella. The announcement marks a key milestone in DHAM’s growth and development strategy, following the integration of Nakheel and Meydan into Dubai Holding in 2024 to enhance efficiency, scalability, and long-term competitiveness across ...