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ABU DHABI, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, chaired the 23rd meeting of the Higher Committee Overseeing the National Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed that the UAE continues to strengthen an integrated and effective national system for anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism and countering proliferation financing, by fur-ther developing its legislative, supervisory and enforcement frameworks, and ad-vancing international partnerships, in a manner that reinforces the UAE’s position as…
Weather conditions in the UAE will be dusty at times on Thursday, June 4, as per forecast shared by the country’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). However, skies will be fair in general. Temperatures nationwide are expected to range between 25ºC and 48ºC, with a high of 40ºC both in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The mercury rose to 48.4°C, the highest in the UAE on June 3, in Al Dhafra Region Muzaira at 1.30pm and Al Ain’s Um Azimul at 2.15pm. On Thursday, there will be light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds. They are expected to be fresh to…
ABU DHABI, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced the award of the Taweelah C Independent Power Producer (IPP) project, in Abu Dhabi. The project, which comprises a 2.6 gigawatt (GW) Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant designed to enable the possible utilisation of carbon capture technologies in the future, has been awarded to Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utilities companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, alongside an international consortium comprising Aljomaih Energy and Water Company and Sembcorp Industries. Following the award, EWEC…
ABU DHABI, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Fawaz Habbal, Secretary-General of the Emirates Scholar Centre for Research and Studies, emphasised the importance of leveraging artificial intelligence and new media in ways that serve families and society while preserving national identity and cultural values. He noted that these technologies present significant opportunities for development when utilized according to scientific principles and reliable sources. Speaking on the sidelines of the 3rd International Dialogue of Civilisations and Tolerance Conference 202 , held under the theme “The Impact of New Media and AI on Family and Community”, Dr. Habbal said that the conference…
The Abu Dhabi Government has said its temporary rent freeze was introduced after demand continued to exceed supply over the past few years, pushing occupancy rates to record highs and driving up new lease prices across the emirate. In a press statement, the government said new lease prices had risen 15 per cent across Abu Dhabi and 23 per cent in investment zones compared to last year, impacting housing continuity for many residents. The statement came after Abu Dhabi announced a temporary update to the emirate’s annual rental increase cap, reducing it from 5 per cent to 0 per cent…
ABU DHABI, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call with Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the call, they reviewed the latest regional developments and expressed their strong condemnation of the Iranian terrorist attacks that targeted the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain with missiles and drones. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed the United Arab Emirates’ full solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain and its support for all measures it takes…
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with India following a fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of India over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured. The fire, which ripped through the hotel, killed at least 21 people, many of them foreign nationals, according to police and local media. Indian television channels showed flames…
DUBAI, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) — Bayut and dubizzle, part of homegrown unicorn Dubizzle Group, have launched “Proud of the UAE,” an industry-wide campaign bringing together some of the country’s leading real estate voices, including prominent brokerage leaders and long-standing top clients of the platforms, to express appreciation for the UAE’s leadership, vision and continued commitment to safety, stability and progress. The campaign features a series of short messages from prominent real estate brokerage entrepreneurs and CEOs, many of whom represent some of Bayut and dubizzle’s most valued and high-performing partners. Each participant shares a message of gratitude for…
DUBAI, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) participated in the Digital Readiness Retreat 2026, a platform which brings digital government leaders together to exchange experiences and learn about advanced practices aimed at enhancing the UAE government’s digital readiness and global competitiveness. As part of its participation, the Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 42 Abu Dhabi, in a move that reinforces the UAE’s commitment to advancing a government model built on digital readiness, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, witnessed the signing of…
ABU DHABI, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed the United Arab Emirates’ full solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain and its support for the measures taken by Bahrain’s security authorities to arrest 15 operatives who were carrying out inciting directives from agents of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), establishing cells to implement the agendas of illegitimate entities, and working to spread discord and sow division within united Bahraini society. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed the UAE’s full support for all…