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ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and asset management leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), reported record financial and operational results for 2025, delivering AED7 billion (US$1.9 billion) in revenue, a 41% increase from 2024. The results mark Sanad’s second consecutive year of record performance and reflects the continued execution of its long-term strategy to build an integrated global aerospace platform from Abu Dhabi, combining aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and asset management capabilities enabled by next-generation aerospace infrastructure, serving the global aviation market. The…

ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Dr. Jafar Hassan, Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, today witnessed the signing of an agreement between the UAE and Jordan to develop a railway network in Jordan and establish the UAE–Jordan Railway Company. The agreement covers the construction and operation of a 360-kilometre railway linking the main mining areas of Al-Shidiya and Ghor Al-Safi to the Port of Aqaba. The project aims to transport 16 million tonnes annually of phosphate…

DUBAI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director-General of the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, members of the second cohort of social professionals for 2026 took the professional oath during a ceremony held at Al Khawaneej Majlis after completing all licensing requirements to practice in the social sector. The oath highlights their commitment to delivering responsible social services grounded in the highest professional and ethical standards, underscoring the CDA’s continuous oversight and ongoing efforts to advance social work and enhance service quality. This milestone highlights the Community Development Authority’s sustained efforts to…

UAE students to return to classrooms on Monday, 20 April, after over a month of distance learning Authorities roll out safety checks and staff training as schools prepare for in-person reopening. Students across the UAE will begin a return to in-person learning starting Monday, 20 April the Education, Human Resources, and Community Development Council announced on Wednesday. The move marks a shift back to classrooms after more than a month of distance learning, introduced amid regional uncertainty linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Private school teaching staff in Sharjah have already begun returning to campuses from today, signalling the start of…

DUBAI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed Almaz Tasbolat, Consul General of Kazakhstan in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The visit explored ways to strengthen co-operation, particularly in renewable energy and water, and reviewed initiatives and projects of mutual interest, alongside DEWA’s pioneering experience in clean energy, operational efficiency and innovation. The meeting was attended by senior DEWA officials, including Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence; Marwan Bin Haidar, Executive Vice President of Innovation and the Future; and Dr Yousef Al…

ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC, one of the fastest growing investment holding companies in the MENA region, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX: AlphaDhabi), today announced the distribution of a cash dividend of 20 fils per share, amounting to a total of AED2 billion, for the financial year which ended 31 December 2025. The dividend distribution was recommended by the Board of Directors and approved by shareholders at Alpha Dhabi Holdings’ Annual General Assembly held on Monday, 16 March 2026. The approved dividend underscores the Group’s robust financial performance, strong cash generation,…

DUBAI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — Art Dubai, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today announced the preliminary list of participants for its 2026 special edition taking place at Madinat Jumeirah from 15-17 May. The art fair, which is set to further solidify Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for culture, arts, and the creative economy, will feature a VIP preview on 14 May. For 20 years, Art Dubai has championed the artists, galleries and collectors whose voices, ideas and practices have built and…

The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has announced free bus services for residents and visitors on World Public Transport Day. In a post on Instagram, the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (Rakta) said all bus rides across the emirate on Friday, April 17, 2026, will be free of charge. It was not immediately clear if other emirates would follow suit to celebrate the annual occasion. In Oman, too, Mwasalat, revealed a similar initiative and declared unlimited free rides for residents and tourists in the capital, Muscat, and in the city of Salalah on April 17. Stay up to date with…

DUBAI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — Around 1,000 of the region’s and the world’s most prominent decision-makers, along with representatives from more than 500 specialised institutions and leading entities in the fields of financial services, regulation, and digital innovation, will participate in the third edition of the Mawarid FinTech Summit, which will be held on April 23 in Dubai. The summit, organised by Mawarid Finance, will also see the participation of fintech companies, banks, investors, and financial policymakers to shed light on the next phase of anticipated growth for the fintech sector, which is witnessing rapid and remarkable development in…

ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) has opened admissions for the 2026/2027 academic year, with applications accepted until 17th May 2026. The programmes include the Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action and Development (MAHAD), the Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Diplomatic Leadership (MAGAD), and the Master of Arts in International Law, Human Rights and Diplomacy (MILAD), AGDA’s newest programme. AGDA’s Master’s programmes are designed for professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in international affairs, law, development, and humanitarian action. Delivered in Abu Dhabi, the programmes combine academic learning with practical training,…