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ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced an increase in money supply aggregate M1 by 1.7 percent, from AED1,081.3 billion at the end of January 2026 to AED1,099.8 billion at the end of February 2026. The increase was supported by an increase in currency in circulation outside banks by 1.4 percent and in monetary deposits by 1.8 percent. The money supply aggregate M2 increased by 2.4 percent in February 2026, rising from AED2,789.8 billion at the end of January to AED2,856.8 billion at the end of February 2026. This growth was mainly…
ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Government has launched a new model for the Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance (ADAEP). The award’s new model aims to empower government entities to embed a culture of excellence and continuous improvement across all aspects of government work, while strengthening collaboration, integration and coordination within a unified, agile and resilient government system. The new model also evaluates participating entities’ initiatives, projects and…
Residents in some parts of the UAE witnessed moderate to heavy showers on Thursday, April 9, after a day dominated by dusty and gloomy conditions. The showers come after an earlier forecast predicted scattered rains over some areas, with the development of convective clouds. The National Centre of Meteorology issued yellow alerts in some areas of the UAE, warning residents to be on the lookout in case of outdoor activities from 1.05pm until 11pm today. Residents in Dubai’s Al Quoz area and Sharjah’s Muweilah reported showers. Storm Centre also shared visuals from rains across the UAE. One video shows a…
ABU DHABI, 8th April, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Abu Dhabi Chess Club & Mind Games has announced the organisation of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy International Blitz Chess Tournament for Ladies – 8th Edition on 25 April 2026 at the Academy’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Held also…
DUBAI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, has directed maximising the use of dam water and developing practical solutions to reduce losses from stored rainwater, to enhance the efficiency of water resource management and support the objectives of the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036. This came during an inspection tour of several dams in the Eastern Region, where the Minister reviewed their readiness, operational efficiency, and performance during the recent weather event, which brought heavy rainfall across various parts of the country. During the visit, Al Mazrouei and senior officials from the…
ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — Maqsoud Kruse, Chairman of International Steering Board of Hedayah, the International Center of Excellence for Countering Extremism & Violent Extremism, received a delegation from Board of Trustees of Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies to discuss avenues for joint research collaboration and the development of scientific research mechanisms. During the meeting, both sides emphasised the importance of integrating efforts among specialised research institutions. Discussions focused on building strategic partnerships that support and advance scientific output in alignment with globally recognised academic publishing standards, while enhancing the visibility of research outputs across international…
An Abu Dhabi authority has launched 11 guidelines for handling hazardous materials across the emirate, which are in line with global standards for such management. The guidelines cover all stages of hazardous materials handling within Abu Dhabi, including import, export, transport, storage, manufacturing, packaging, commercial trading, processing, recycling, and final disposal. They also address hazardous materials classification, labelling, and safety data sheets, with clear definitions of roles, responsibilities, and regulatory requirements for each stage. These have been established by the Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council. The guidelines aim to raise…
The Dubai World Cup is far more than a race day. It is one of the most iconic moments in Dubai’s social calendar where sport, fashion and culture meet in spectacular style. Over the years, it has also become deeply intertwined with my own journey as a milliner living and working in the UAE, and a week that continues to inspire me year after year. When I first established my millinery brand in Dubai, I could never have imagined how much this city would influence and shape my creative path. Dubai celebrates ambition, elegance and individuality, and over time, I…
ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior and Chairman of the Federal Demographic Structure Council (FDSC), chaired the council meeting in Abu Dhabi to review updates to the National Population Framework 2031. The meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, also discussed priorities for the next phase to support the UAE’s directives and vision towards building a more balanced, flexible and efficient demographic system, in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the meeting, Sheikh Saif highlighted the…
Vast reservoirs of blue water stretching across rocky terrain, partially submerged shrubs, and rising water levels marked along dam walls – footage shared by authorities captured the scale of rainwater collected across the UAE after a week of intense rainfall. Dams across the country retained about 72 million cubic metres of water following the recent rainfall, reaching roughly 83 per cent of their total storage capacity, with no significant damage reported. That’s roughly the equivalent of nearly 29,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools, highlighting the volume captured during the showers. The UAE has 109 dams managed by the Ministry of Energy and…