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Al Suwaidi: Investment in healthcare is a key pillar for supporting community stability and growth. Abu Dhabi, UAE – 7 April 2026: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) continues to reinforce its role as a development partner in the global healthcare sector, financing high-impact projects that enhance healthcare infrastructure, improve medical services, and expand access to care. These efforts align with the UAE;s national vision, which places human health and quality of life at the centre of its development objectives. On World Health Day 2026, celebrated under the theme ‘Together for Health. Stand with Science,’ ADFD highlights i

The FTA confiscated 29.5 million tobacco packs without Digital Tax Stamps and 7.6 million non-compliant excise goods packs Abu Dhabi, 7 April 2026 – The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced a significant increase in the number of on-ground inspection visits carried out by its specialised teams, in cooperation with relevant authorities, reaching approximately 176,000 field inspection visits across local markets in all emirates during 2025. This reflects a year-on-year increase of around 89%, compared to approximately 93,000 inspection visits in 2024. The Authority affirmed that this comes as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen sup

Successful 5G mmWave trial demonstrates extended range capabilities to deliver faster speeds and broader coverage for residential customers Dubai, UAE, March 5, 2026: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have successfully completed a proof of concept (PoC) deploying 5G Standalone (SA) using millimeter wave (mmWave) extended range technology in residential areas across the UAE. The trial leveraged Ericsson;s latest mmWave radio solution, AIR 5343, alongside advanced software features to achieve gigabit speeds across coverage areas, extended capacity for high-demand applications, boosted cover

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Abu Dhabi, UAE – XX March 2026 – As the countdown to Eid Al-Fitr begins, The Galleria Al Maryah Island announces a new festive activation for visitors to enjoy. Running from 20 to 29 March 2026, ’Unlock the Vault’ is inspired by The Galleria’s much-loved ‘Spend and Win’ campaign, giving shoppers a chance to play to win big when visiting the mall. Taking place at Level 3, Central Kitchens, the bespoke game will involve shoppers collecting their receipts to earn keys and unlock their chance to win The Galleria Gift Cards worth up to AED 10,000. The more you spend, the more keys you earn: AED 500 in r

Abu Dhabi, 16 March 2026: Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor for Nissan, INFINITI and Renault in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra Region, has confirmed that all its showrooms and service centres continue to operate during regular working hours, ensuring customers have uninterrupted access to sales and aftersales services across its facilities. Customers can continue to visit showrooms for vehicle enquiries, test drives, and purchases, while service centres remain fully operational for routine maintenance and repairs. Dedicated teams across the company’s locations remain available to assist customers and ensure a s

17 March 2026 (Geneva) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long‑Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050. Under the mid‑range scenario, demand is forecast to reach 20.8 trillion revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), based on a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% (2024-2050) from the 9 trillion RPKs seen in 2024. A higher growth scenario would see a 3.3% CAGR with passenger demand reaching 21.9 trillion RPKs in 2050. A lower growth scenario would see 2.9% CAGR with passenger demand reaching 19.5 trilli

In its third full year of operations, Wio Bank reported net profits of AED 622 million, reflecting 57% growth over 2024 More businesses and individuals chose Wio as their primary bank, with customer deposits soaring to AED 57 billion Wio ranked as the most loved bank in the UAE across segments, with an NPS of 75 for Wio Business and 76 for Wio Personal, the highest in the industry Wio;s robust balance sheet, impressive profitability, and strong shareholder base give it resilience and support the focus on long-term strategy Abu Dhabi, UAE – 17 March 2026: Wio Bank PJSC (“Wio”) reported a strong financial performance i

Strong participation from all primary dealers, reflected in an oversubscription of 4.4 times with bids totalling AED 4.85 billion. Competitive Yield to Maturity (YTM) achieved of 3.73% for the T Bond tranche maturing September 2027 and 3.85% for the T-Bond tranche maturing January 2031, at a comparative tight spread of up to 16 basis points above comparable US Treasuries at the time of issuance. Abu Dhabi, UAE – 14 March 2026 The Ministry of Finance (MoF), in its capacity as issuer and in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) as issuing and payment agent, announced the successful completion of the March 2026 auctio

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 14 March 2026 The Abu Dhabi Family Business Council, an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised a series of Ramadan visits to the majlis of prominent economic figures and leading entrepreneurs who manage the most prominent family businesses in Abu Dhabi and the emirate. The visits included the majlis of H.E. Sultan bin Rashid Al Dhaheri and H.E. Mohamed Thani Murshed Al Rumaithi, former Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the majlis of His Excellency Yousef Mohammed Al Nuwais. The visits were attended by a delegation from Abu Dhabi Chamber led by H.E. Ahmed Jasi