ABU DHABI, 9th February, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (1) of 2026 on Exempting Certain Sports Entities from Corporate Tax for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. MoF affirmed that the decision aims to […]
SHARJAH, 6th February, 2026 (WAM) — The House of Wisdom in Sharjah welcomed Alberto Fernando Santos, Secretary of State for Culture of the Republic of Portugal, in the presence of Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DGR). The visit was aimed at strengthening avenues of cultural and knowledge-based […]
ABU DHABI, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Culture has announced the recipients of the first cycle of the Modern Heritage Research Grants Programme, which aims to support research-based, academic and creative initiatives that explore, document and reinterpret the UAE’s modern architectural heritage from the 1960s to the 1980s, an essential component of […]
KUWAIT, 2nd February, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE media delegation today visited Kuwait’s Ministry of Information as part of its official visit programme to Kuwait, organised by the Dubai Press Club under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, […]
KUWAIT, 2nd February, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Media Incorporated – Dubai TV, and the Ministry of Information – Kuwait Television have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening media cooperation, enhancing the exchange of expertise, and jointly developing content serving Gulf and Arab audiences. The signing, which took place during the UAE media […]
ABU DHABI, 23rd January, 2026 (WAM) — The Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs and Chairman of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, have successfully concluded the Ministry […]
ABU DHABI, 20th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the United Arab Emirates has categorically denied the claims made during the press conference held by the Governor of Hadramawt, Salem Al-Khanbashi. The conference, the Ministry stressed, contained false and misleading allegations devoid of any evidence or factual basis, regarding the purported […]
DUBAI, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has officially launched the “Federal Government Real Estate Assets Platform”, a centralised digital platform designed to document and update data on federal real estate assets in line with the highest standards of transparency and efficiency. The launch event was attended by Younis Haji AlKhoori, […]
DOHA, 4th January, 2026 (WAM) — QatarEnergy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Arab Republic of Egypt to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, with special focus on the supply of LNG from QatarEnergy to Egypt. The agreement was signed by Minister of State for […]
ABU DHABI, 2nd January, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced a revised schedule for Friday school hours across public schools, effective from Friday, January 9, 2026. The update follows the national decision to adjust Friday prayer and sermon timings to 12:45 PM nationwide, ensuring students and faculty can perform their religious […]
ABU DHABI, 2nd January, 2026 (WAM)– The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the completion of the return of all UAE Armed Forces personnel from the Republic of Yemen. The Ministry stated that the return of the UAE forces follows the implementation of a previously announced decision to conclude the remaining missions of counter-terrorism units. […]
DUBAI, 31st December, 2025 (WAM) — The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced the transfer of a set of its services to the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the healthcare services ecosystem and enhance the efficiency of regulatory frameworks governing the pharmaceutical sector. The strategic move […]
