Photo Credit : WAM UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree No. 94 of 2026 to restructure the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, reinforcing the country’s commitment to strengthening its global humanitarian and philanthropic efforts. Under the new
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Photo credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Emirates National Oil Company, one of the national companies operating in the energy sector, has opened its first branded service station in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, in a move aimed at strengthening its presence in international markets as part of its external expansion strategy and efforts […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with UAE energy companies and providing a stable, attractive investment climate to support their expansion in Egypt, with the aim of boosting oil and gas output and advancing shared […]
Emirates Post Abu Dhabi Central Post Office: Complete Guide to Services, Timings & Nearby Facilities
In the heart of Abu Dhabi, where the cityscape is filled with gigantic buildings, opulent hotels, and lively commercial areas, the Abu Dhabi Central Post Office stands as a true hallmark of how the past and modern needs evolve together. Located in a prime location within the city center of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — AD Ports Group has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with IRH Global Trading Limited to explore strategic cooperation opportunities in ship bunkering services and to support the use of alternative marine fuels at Khalifa Port. According to the Emirates News Agency, the MoU […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — GCC countries are continuing to strengthen efforts to protect land and restore degraded ecosystems, the GCC Statistical Centre confirmed, citing the bloc’s firm commitment to international environmental agreements and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The statement coincides with World Day to Combat Desertification and
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Investors in the UAE rank among the most active users of artificial intelligence tools globally, including generative AI, deploying them for research and idea generation around financial and investment decisions, while still preferring human expert advice when it comes to actually pulling the trigger, according to a new […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Emirates SkyCargo has announced a strategic expansion of its freighter operations across East and Southeast Asia, increasing flight frequencies and broadening its service network in response to growing demand from manufacturers and exporters seeking faster access to markets in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Abu Dhabi Ports Group has acquired an additional 30 percent ownership stake in Global Feeder Shipping for AED 1.1 billion ($300 million), bringing its total shareholding in the Dubai-based container shipping company to 81 percent. The group first acquired a 51 percent stake in GFS in February 2024, at which point […]
Photo Credit : WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Dubai Duty Free has once again claimed the title of “Best Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East” at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2026, held in Dubai,  marking the 25th consecutive year the retailer has taken home the accolade. The achievement underscores Dubai Duty Free’s leading position […]
Photo Credit : WAM The UAE and South Korea have explored new opportunities to expand their strategic partnership in energy, nuclear power and advanced technologies during high-level talks in Abu Dhabi. Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, met with South Korean Trade, Industry […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Dubai Chambers held a meeting in Toronto with Trevor Jones, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, to explore ways of strengthening cooperation in the food and agricultural sectors between Dubai and Canada’s largest provincial economy. According to the Emirates News Agency, the meeting was attended
Photo Credit : WAM Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi has announced that the UAE is entering a major new phase of government transformation, with plans to integrate Agentic AI into public services, policies and operational systems as part of its long-term vision to build the world’s most advanced government. Speaking during an Agentic AI workshop […]
Photo Credit : WAM In a significant humanitarian step marking World Refugee Day, the Sheikha Fatima Fund for Women Refugee and AD Ports Group have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening support for refugee women around the world. The partnership builds on existing collaboration between both entities and reflects the UAE’s wider humanitarian […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — The UAE’s Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, met with France’s Minister Delegate for SMEs, Trade, Crafts, Tourism and Purchasing Power, Serge Papin, to discuss deepening economic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in tourism, aviation, entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprises.
At the Emirates National Auto Museum, Discover one of the most unique car museums in the world, where the amazing collection reflects the passion and vision of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, also known as the Rainbow Sheikh. Located in Abu Dhabi, among the golden sands of Al Dhafra, about 45 kilometers […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — The UAE is taking part of the VivaTech 2026 event, leading a delegation of nearly 20 government bodies, business incubators, and homegrown startups. According to the Emirates News Agency, Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri touched down at the forum to position the […]
A VIN check or chassis number check is one of the smartest steps before purchasing a second-hand car in the UAE. By checking the vehicle details through official databases, you can uncover past damage, accident history, ownership conflicts, hidden liens, and other serious issues that may not be visible at first glance. In my experience, […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, held a bilateral meeting on June 17 with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit currently underway in the French city of […]
Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance has issued a warning to holders of state-owned chalet and land permits, reiterating that subleasing government properties to third parties is strictly prohibited and could result in the cancellation of licences and immediate eviction. The ministry said permit holders must comply with all terms and conditions governing the use of chalets […]





























