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Dubai Customs discusses cooperation with senior Omani delegation

DUBAI, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs welcomed a high-level delegation from the Sultanate of Oman on an official visit aimed at strengthening institutional relations and expanding areas of joint cooperation in customs, logistics, and technology. The visit comes in line with keeping pace with rapid developments in global trade and supply chains. The […]

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World Press Photo winner discusses ethical issues in long-form storytelling at Xposure

SHARJAH, 30th January, 2026 (WAM) — Two-time World Press Photo winner Ilvy Njiokiktjien delivered a compelling masterclass at the Xposure International Photography Festival, exploring the power and risks of long-form narrative storytelling through her 18-year project documenting South Africa’s first post-apartheid generation. Her series, Born Free – Mandela’s Generation of Hope, is on display at […]

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Mufakiru Al Emarat Forum 2026 discusses enablers of family cohesion, instillation of national values

ABU DHABI, 28th January, 2026 (WAM) — The third edition of the Mufakiru Al Emarat Forum 2026 discussed ways to strengthen family cohesion and instil national values, in line with the designation of 2026 as Year of Family. Organised by the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) in strategic partnership with the Ministry […]

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TRENDS discusses responsible innovation in age of artificial intelligence in Davos

ABU DHABI, 23rd January, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Research and Advisory organised a discussion titled, “Responsible Innovation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” at Davos Lodge in Davos, Switzerland, with the participation of a distinguished group of decision makers, experts, and thought leaders from around the world. Held on the sidelines of the World Economic […]

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Mohammed bin Rashid meets Mansour bin Zayed, discusses future of UAE’s comprehensive development journey

DUBAI, 1st January, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met today at Al Marmoom Rest House in Dubai with His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, in the presence of […]

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Zelenskyy discusses key ideas to end war in call with US envoys

KYIV, 25th December, 2025 (WAM) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that he held very positive phone talks today with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, discussing key details aimed at accelerating an end to the war and achieving sustainable peace, according to Bloomberg. Zelenskyy said on the X platform that the discussions were […]

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Family Capital Connect Roundtable discusses strengthening partnerships between local family enterprise, global family offices

ABU DHABI, 10th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Family Business Council (ADFBC), an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), hosted the Family Capital Connect Roundtable, bringing together leading Abu Dhabi family enterprises and a distinguished group of global family offices […]

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2025 Global Financial Regulators Summit discusses private credit market

ABU DHABI, 9th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM hosted the 4th edition of the Global Financial Regulators Summit during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025, convening senior regulatory representatives from the MENA, European and Asian regions. Several major players from the US industry were also invited to share […]

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Global Council for Tolerance discusses strengthening peace-building efforts in Somalia

MOGADISHU, 7th December, 2025 (WAM) — Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, has commended the leading regional and international role of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, particularly across the African continent. He affirmed the importance of the council’s initiatives in promoting dialogue, coexistence, women’s empowerment, and sustainable development. […]

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UAE President discusses bilateral cooperation with President of Ecuador, witnesses signing of agreements

ABU DHABI, 6th December, 2025 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador, today discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the fields of the economy, trade, investment, renewable energy, sustainability, and other priority development sectors that serve […]

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Third UAE-Netherlands Joint Economic Committee meeting discusses ways to enhance cooperation

ABU DHABI, 4th December, 2025 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, welcomed Aukje de Vries, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to Abu Dhabi for the third UAE-Netherlands Joint Economic Committee (JEC) meeting. The event was attended by senior government officials – […]

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UAE-Kazakhstan Joint Committee discusses cooperation in AI, space, energy

ASTANA, 30th November, 2025 (WAM) — Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Special Envoy of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs to Kazakhstan, and Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, co-chaired the tenth session of the UAE-Kazakhstan Joint […]