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UAE to launch first passenger train on June 30The UAE is set to launch its inaugural passenger train service this month, connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah initially. This ambitious proj...
UAE announces social media ban for under-15s, joining growing trendThe United Arab Emirates has implemented a social media ban for children under 15, requiring platforms to monitor and disable underage acco...
As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreetThe Israel-UAE alliance, typically discreet, was exposed by revelations of Iron Dome deployment and a secret Netanyahu visit, prompting a U...
3 Indians injured after fire breaks out in UAE's Fujairah due to drone attackA drone strike originating from Iran has caused a fire at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone in the UAE. Three Indian nationals sustain...
Senior UAE, Iran officials discuss de-escalation in rare callUAE Vice President and Deputy Premier Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan "held a phone call with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the P...
Indian national injured following intercepted drone attack in UAEAn Indian national was injured following a drone interception in an industrial zone of the northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the UAE on ...
UAE signs $599 million in defence contracts: State news agencyUAE contracts with local companies were worth 1.6 billion dirhams, while contracts with international firms totalled 653 million dirhams, W...
UAE, India discuss economic opportunities of energy transitionThe UAE-India cooperation in climate aims to support India's ambition to achieve 450 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy installed capacity ...
Vladimir Putin, Abu Dhabi leader vow 'energy market stability'The crown prince, known by his initials MBZ, stressed the need for a "peaceful solution ... in a way that guarantees the interests and nati...
UAE announces move to Saturday-Sunday weekend: State news agencyThe Gulf state currently has a Friday-Saturday weekend. WAM said as of Jan. 1, 2022 federal government departments would move to the new we...
Abu Dhabi issues law on divorce, inheritance for non-MuslimsThe report Sunday by the WAM news agency said Abu Dhabi would create a new court to handle these cases, which will be held in both Arabic a...
UAE bans entry from Indonesia, Afghanistan: WAMThe decision, linked to coronavirus concerns, also includes suspending the entry of travelers who were in these countries in the 14 days pr...
UAE's Al Dahra, Israel's Watergen sign strategic partnership on water security: WAM"The agreement aims to build a strategic partnership between the two sides to provide water from the air and add a renewable source of clea...
UAE first nuclear station reached 80% of energy production capacity: State newsThe United Arab Emirates’-based Nawah Energy Co. said the reactors of the first station of the Barakah nuclear power plant have reached 80%...
Abu Dhabi crown prince condemns terrorist attacks in France on call with President MacronThe prince stressed his rejection of hate speech, and any justification for crime, violence and terrorism, WAM said.
Abu Dhabi to issue FDI licences allowing 100% foreign ownershipThe move implements a foreign investment law approved in 2018 allowing foreign investors to own more than 49% and up to 100% of some UAE bu...
Founder of UAE state-run WAM news agency dies at 78Al-Abed studied at the American University of Beirut and served as a Palestinian student leader. He graduated with a political science and ...
Abu Dhabi postpones Dhafra solar plant final bids announcement: WAMThe decision was taken in light of rules barring large group meetings due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, WAM reported.
PM Narendra Modi greets Gulf leaders on EidModi telephoned Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces to wish ...
- ONGC awards $162-million contract to UAE firm
The contract value is approximately USD 162 million, UAE's official news agency, Wam has said.