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DUBAI / WAM A high-level delegation from the Dominican Republic reviewed the UAE Government’s best practices and future-ready models during an official visit organised by the Government Experience Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, reinforcing cooperation within the strategic partnership on government development between the two countries. The visit focused on exploring innovative solutions and flagship programmes across …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates consolidated its position in 2025 as the world’s largest international airline after carrying 55.6 million passengers across nearly 180,580 flights, covering distances equivalent to circling the Earth more than 29,000 times, and placing orders for 73 new aircraft. In a statement, the airliner said that 2025, during which it celebrated 40 years since the launch of …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent New Year greetings for 2026 to Their Highnesses and Majesties, Presidents, Kings and Princes of countries around the world, wishing them continued health and prosperity for their nations. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …

RAHIM YAR KHAN/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, during a private visit to the country. His Highness and the Pakistani Prime Minister exchanged greetings ahead of the New Year, extending their best wishes for continued progress and prosperity for both nations, …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates expresses concern regarding the statement issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the fundamental inaccuracies it contains regarding the UAE’s role in the ongoing developments in the Republic of Yemen. The UAE categorically rejects any attempt to implicate the country in tensions among Yemeni parties and strongly denounces allegations that it exerted pressure …

ABU DHABI/WAM This statement is issued with reference to the statement made today, Tuesday, 30th December 2025, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates regarding the ongoing developments in the Republic of Yemen, and the facts it outlined concerning the presence of the UAE Armed Forces in Yemen within the framework of the Arab Coalition to …

ABU DHABI / WAM Natural gas accounts for about 70 percent of Mubadala Energy’s production portfolio, the company’s Chief Operating Officer Adnan Bu Fateem said, describing 2025 as a “pivotal” year for the company’s international expansion. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Bu Fateem said the company entered the US market this year and advanced several strategic gas …

SHARJAH /WAM HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, on Tuesday presided over a periodic meeting of the Council. The meeting was held at the Ruler’s Office and included the presence of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) has announced the programme for the ADSW Summit 2026, focused on aligning government and industry leaders, investors and innovators to deliver system-wide action and accelerate sustainable progress. Under the ADSW 2026 theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go”, the Summit will take place 13-14 January at the ADNEC Centre Abu …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri decree merging Al Muntather and Mahafiz nature reserves in Sharjah. According to the Decree, two nature reserves, Al Muntather and Mahafiz, shall be merged into a single reserve under the new name “Al Muntather Nature Reserve,” with specific …