UAE Cabinet, chaired by Mohammed bin Rashid, approves largest federal budget in UAE’s history
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the Union General Budget Plan for the fiscal year 2025. The budget totals AED71.5 billion in revenues and AED71.5 billion in estimated expenditures, maintaining a balanced approach between income […]
Abu Dhabi Investment Office names HSBC as preferred international banking partner in Asia
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced HSBC Bank Middle East in the UAE as their preferred international banking partner in Asia. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), and Abdulfattah Sharaf, Chairman of the Board of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, witnessed the signing ceremony of […]
UAE-US cooperation MoU ushers in a new era for the UAE’s AI ambitions
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the USA and UAE on Monday is being hailed by industry experts and analysts as a move that will enable the growth of both countries’ burgeoning AI industry. Following discussions between US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy […]
Ministry of Defence announces martyrdom of four members of UAE Armed Forces in accident
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that four members of the UAE Armed Forces were martyred, and nine others injured in an accident that occurred on Tuesday evening, September 24, 2024, while they were carrying out their duty in the country. The Ministry of Defence extended its deepest condolences and sympathy to the families […]
Abdullah bin Zayed holds talks with number of Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers in New York
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held separate meetings in New York with a number of prime ministers and foreign ministers from countries participating in the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79). H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met with Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, Prime […]
UAE President meets with Emirati students and NASA graduates in Washington
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Emirati students studying at universities in the US, and Emirati astronauts Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammad Al Mulla who recently graduated from NASA’s astronaut training programme. The meeting took place as part of His Highness’ official visit to the United States. During a reception […]
Fujairah Ruler: Under Mohamed bin Zayed, our future is in safe hands
His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, affirmed that everything the UAE has achieved and continues to achieve in comprehensive development has been and remains a reflection of the vision of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. His Highness emphasised that […]
Sharjah Ruler appoints Abdullah Mubarak bin Amir as Police Chief
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree appointing a Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police. The Decree stipulated that Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amir shall be appointed as Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, and a member of the Sharjah Executive Council, effective from the […]
UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Chile on Independence Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Gabriel Boric Font of Chile on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin […]
Saif bin Zayed, GCC Secretary-General discuss cooperation in security, police matters
Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met with Jassim Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, along with his accompanying delegation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the workshop for preparing the GCC Strategy for Combating Drugs (2025-2028). During their discussions, H.H. Sheikh […]