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Abu Dhabi, July 29, 2026: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, will field 114 athletes at the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship and the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Cup U14 which Abu Dhabi will host at Mubadala Arena from August 1 to 9, as the team bids to win a historic seventh consecutive world title. The UAE squad includes 21 athletes in the Under-14 category, 28 in Under-16, 23 in Under-18, 20 in Under-21 and 22 in the Adults category. The strong representation reflects the success of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation’s long-term strategy to build a strong athlete development pathwa
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 30 July 2026: Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced that the second cohort of UAE National engineers has successfully completed an EGA Technical Leadership programme in Switzerland. Conducted in collaboration with R&D Carbon, a leading Swiss consultancy specialising in carbon technology and process improvement for the aluminium industry, the programme provides participants the opportunity to design and implement innovative solutions to advance EGA;s Carbon & Port operations. Applying their technical knowledge to tackle rea
HE Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade ‘His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum;s approval of the National Programme for the Development of the Statistical System reflects a forward-looking vision that places accurate, reliable data at the heart of economic decision-making. By updating our national statistical methodologies and aligning them with international best practices – including the United Nations System of National Accounts – we will ensure a more accurate and realistic measurement of the UAE economy, one that better captures its true size, diversity and growth momentum across sectors. This st
First joint offering brings on-demand GPU infrastructure to enterprise and government customers, accelerating the UAE;s sovereign AI ambitions globally Abu Dhabi, UAE, 20th July 2026: e& UAE and Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and digital services, today announced a partnership to deliver Sovereign AI Compute, giving organisations in the UAE and international markets immediate and secure access to in-country AI infrastructure for faster deployment of AI applications and use cases. The GPU Sovereign AI Compute platform marks the first joint offering under a broader global partnership, which also enco
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 July 2026: The National Rehabilitation Center (NRC), in collaboration with Al Dhafra Hospitals, has announced its participation in the 22nd edition of the Liwa Date Festival, organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. The festival will take place from 14 to 23 July in Liwa, Al Dhafra Region, bringing together a wide range of government entities, private sector organisations, and strategic partners. Through its participation, the NRC aims to raise awareness of its role an
Paris, 18 June 2026: With just one day remaining at Eurosatory 2026, the UAE Pavilion has established itself as a premier destination for defence industry leaders and military delegations, attracting high-level visits throughout the week that underscore the UAE;s growing stature as a strategic partner in the global defence landscape. Supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the pavilion has served as a unified showcase of the UAE;s defence capabilities throughout the week, bringing together leading national defence entities under one roof t
Abu Dhabi, 13 June 2026 – Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement is broadening international partnerships and strengthening industrial collaboration through its presence at Eurosatory 2026, one of the world’s leading defence and security exhibitions, taking place in Paris, France from 15-19 June under the theme “Anticipating Defence and Security Challenges.” In this context, Tawazun, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and organised by ADNEC Group, continues to advance the international presence of UAE defence companies through a unified national pavilion. This effort supports deeper engagement with global indus
H.E. Bin Touq highlights the country’s advanced, integrated tourism development model underpinned by partnership, openness, and diversity Abu Dhabi, 12 June 2026 – The UAE delegation, led by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, participated in the 126th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council in Toledo, Spain. The country reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at developing a more sustainable, resilient, and innovative global tourism sector, raising its contribution to economic growth, sustainable development, and community prosperity. During the session, the U
All international visitors flying to Abu Dhabi on Etihad will automatically receive complimentary medical travel insurance for up to 15 days, with no application required Abu Dhabi, UAE – Today, Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, partners with the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi to provide complimentary medical travel insurance with The National Insurance Company – Daman, to all international visitors arriving in Abu Dhabi on Etihad-operated flights. The initiative illustrates the ambition of both Etihad and DCT Abu Dhabi to meet travel demand to Abu Dhabi, with an offering that goes be
Abu Dhabi, 19 May 2026: Under the patronage of Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the ninth and largest edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) 2026 has officially commenced today. Dedicated to advancing national security systems and showcasing the latest security and civil defence solutions, ISNR 2026 is being held at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi over three days, from 19 to 21 May 2026. ISNR 2026 is organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in association with the Ministry of Interior and in strategic partnership with t