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ABU DHABI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the General Secretariat of the UAE’s National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing, visited today the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Abu Dhabi, as part of efforts to enhance cooperation and coordinate initiatives in areas of mutual interest. Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, Secretary-General and Vice Chairman of the committee discussed with Dr. Hatem Aly, Regional Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for the GCC countries, the latest developments related to the 15th United Nations Congress on…

DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) –The Knowledge Fund Establishment (KFE) has announced the launch of its Strategic Plan for 2026–2028, marking a continued commitment to advancing Dubai’s education ecosystem and strengthening investment in national talent, in alignment with the emirate’s vision to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy and a more prosperous and cohesive society. The new plan aligns with the Dubai Education Strategy 2033 and is closely linked to the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and the Dubai Social Agenda (S33), reflecting integrated institutional efforts to support comprehensive development and reinforce Dubai’s position as a global hub for…

Imagine being able to skip the traffic and zip-line from JLT to JBR in minutes. That was the exciting — and entirely fictional — proposition from McGettigan’s and Bla Bla by McGettigan’s this April Fools’ Day in Dubai. The group announced it would introduce a two-way zipline connecting McGettigan’s in JLT to its beachfront venue at JBR, creating what they called a “first-of-its-kind experience” allowing guests to travel between the two hotspots in record time. “The concept brings together convenience and entertainment,” the announcement read, “offering a new way to experience Dubai’s hospitality scene while connecting a community-driven hub with…

ABU DHABI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — International Resources Holding (IRH), the Abu Dhabi-based natural resources investment platform and a subsidiary of 2PointZero Group, has signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) Sale and Purchase Agreement with Mexico’s AMIGO LNG, a flagship project of LNG Alliance, securing long-term LNG supply to support growing global energy demand. Under the agreement, IRH will purchase 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG from the AMIGO LNG export project in Guaymas, Sonora. Deliveries are expected to begin when the project’s liquefaction train enters commercial operations in the second half of 2028. The deal…

DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — In a landmark step in Dubai’s digital transformation journey, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the emirate has entered a new era in which the city is managed autonomously through data and artificial intelligence, where integrated systems and unified data work intelligently to create a more seamless, proactive, and secure living experience. H.H.’s remarks came during his visit to Digital Dubai, where he affirmed that the initiatives…

ABU DHABI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (ADNOC Drilling or the Company) announced today that its shareholders approved all resolutions at its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), including the final 2025 dividend, bringing total annual dividend payments for 2025 to $1 billion. These approvals follow a defining year for ADNOC Drilling in which the Company delivered record financial and operational performance through disciplined execution, sustained utilization and expanding integrated energy services activity. In 2025 the Company delivered its strongest results in history, with revenue reaching $4.9 billion, up 22% year-on year and net profit rising to $1.45…

A new agreement between the RTA and Ministry of Family will allow parking and toll fees exemptions and reduced taxi fares for some segments of the community.  The new agreement, which supports the ‘Family First’ programme, includes benefits for senior citizens, people of determination and students. Key initiatives include:  Exemption of senior Emiratis from parking fees Discounted public transport fares for senior Emiratis and students Exemption of People of Determination from Salik toll fees, parking charges, public transport fares, and vehicle registration and renewal fees 50 per cent reduction in taxi fares and driver licensing fees for People of Determination…

In what is being hailed as the “chocolatiest crime of the century”, a standard transit route from central Italy to Poland recently turned into a scene straight out of a Hollywood heist movie.  A truck carrying a staggering 12 tonnes of KitKat products (totalling approximately 413,793 bars) simply vanished. While cargo theft is usually a more serious logistical nightmare, the nature of the loot gave the Internet all the fuel it needed to turn a grand heist into a grand-scale meme. Nestlé was quick to address the theft, confirming that while the truck and its cargo remain missing, “there are…

SHARJAH, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has reiterated its commitment to backing the private sector, saying it will press ahead with efforts to strengthen business groups and improve services to help firms navigate ongoing global economic pressures. The Chamber said it aims to sharpen Sharjah’s competitive edge by creating a more supportive environment for investment, enabling companies to expand while reinforcing the emirate’s standing as a regional centre for business. The statement followed the Chamber’s 17th board meeting, held at its headquarters and chaired by Abdullah Sultan Al Owais. Those present included Sheikh…

DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Autism Centre (DAC) has announced the adoption of a dynamic approach across its educational and rehabilitation services, becoming the first specialised institution in the Middle East to implement this advanced model. This shift reflects the Centre’s vision to move beyond formal accessibility, which focuses on providing general facilities, towards comprehensive adaptation, where the educational environment becomes a responsive system that evolves according to each student’s sensory and behavioural needs, ensuring a safe and stimulating setting that enables them to reach their full potential. Mohammed Al Emadi, Director-General and Board Member of the…