AL AIN, 26th April, 2025 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended a wedding reception hosted byAbdulla Saeed Nuhail Al Nuaimi for the marriage of his son Saeed to the daughter of  Hamad Mubarak bin Raghash Al Shamsi.H.H. Sheikh Hazza congra...

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended this evening the mass wedding organised by the Al-Niyadat tribe at Al-Dhahir Wedding Hall in Al Ain City, with the participation of 60 grooms, in conjunction with t...

GENEVA, 26th April, 2025 (WAM)-- Global growth is forecast to slow to 2.3% in 2025, slipping below the 2.5% threshold often associated with a global recession, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in its latest report. This marks a sharp deceleration compared to already sluggish pre-pandemic growt...

WASHINGTON D.C., 26th April, 2025 (WAM)  – In line with ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation and advance shared strategic objectives, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, met with key Trump Administration officials in Washington, D.C., from 23 to 24 April 2...

NEW DELHI, 26th April, 2025 (WAM) – India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all airlines operating international flights into and out of India to implement enhanced handling measures with immediate effect ensure continued passenger comfort and safety.This directive is “in t...

RABAT, 26th April, 2025 (WAM) –   – A delegation from the UAE’s the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations Committee (NAMLCFTC), led by Hamid AlZaabi, Secretary General and Vice-Chair of the National Committee, has concluded a ...

DUBAI,26th April, 2025 (WAM)  – Dragon Oil, fully owned by the Government of Dubai, successfully concluded its participation at GOTECH 2025 by signing a series of strategic agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), reaffirming its commitment to global expansion and strengthening its leader...

ABU DHABI, 26th April, 2025 (WAM)  –  In its thirty-fourth edition, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair continues its engagement with global cultures by featuring the Caribbean as this year’s Guest of Honour; a gesture that celebrates one of the world’s richest and most diverse literary, intellect...

DUBAI, 26th April, 2025 (WAM)  – Participants at that 12th International Congress for Joint Reconstruction in the Middle East (ICJR-ME) commended the initiative to establish Dubai Academy of Artificial Intelligence.Dr. Samih Tarabichi, Chairman of the (ICJR-ME), currently taking place at Jumeirah Em...

AL ARISH,  26th April, 2025 (WAM)  – ‘’Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’’ announced the launch of an initiative to drill water wells, in cooperation with local authorities and municipalities in the southern Gaza Strip, to help mitigate the worsening catastrophe of severe water shortages.This urgent hum...

ABU DHABI,26th April, 2025 (WAM) – UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with Indian Prime Minister His Excellency Narendra Modi, during which they discussed the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to further strengthen ties for the ...

MADRID, 26th April, 2025 (WAM)  – In a repeat of the opening day’s results, UAE Team Emirates-XRG finished second and third on stage 2 of the Vuelta Asturias. Only, this time, the reward was all the sweeter, with third-placed Marc Soler leaving the rest of the peloton behind and riding into the race...

ABU DHABI, 26th April, 2025 (WAM) – The United Arab Emirates has conveyed its steadfast solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran following the explosion in Bandar Abbas port, southern Iran, resulting in deaths and hundreds of injuries and significant damage.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreig...

TUNIS, 26th April, 2025 (WAM)  –  The Government of Tunisia, in partnership with the African Development Bank Group, has launched a flagship $24 million initiative to restore degraded forest landscapes and boost climate resilience in rural ecosystems.The Agroforestry and Degraded Forest Landscape Re...

MANILA, 26th April, 2025 (WAM)  – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $24.3 billion from its own resources in 2024, coupled with $14.9 billion in cofinancing in collaboration with its partners, to help Asia and the Pacific solve a range of complex development challenges.ADB’s financial and op...

ABU DHABI, 26th April, 2025 (WAM)  – Underscoring the UAE’s rapid progress in pediatric subspecialties, the 7th Emirates Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Conference has opened in Abu Dhabi. More than 700 clinicians, researchers, and industry partners from across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia are ...

VIENNA, 26th April, 2025 (WAM)  – The Austrian Parliament has approved new legislation that halts the family reunification of individuals who have been granted asylum or subsidiary protection in Austria, as part of the new government's efforts to tighten asylum and immigration policies.The Parliamen...

TEHRAN, 26th April, 2025 (WAM)  – At least four people were killed and more than 500 others injured after a huge explosion rocked Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran.According to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the blast occurred on Saturday, causing destruction...

LONDON, 26th April, 2025 (WAM)  – The Summit on the Future of Energy Security concluded at Lancaster House in London on Friday with a strong signal of renewed international cooperation and resolve. Co-hosted by the IEA and the UK Government, the landmark two-day event brought together decision maker...

ROME, Italy, 26th April, 2025 (WAM)  –  On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis.Alongside H.H., the funeral was also attend...