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DUBAI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs processed 1.36 million applications for customs deposit refunds in the first half of 2026, up 3.6% from 1.31 million during the same period last year. The increase highlights the growing efficiency of its services and its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the business community. By accelerating the release of eligible deposits, Dubai Customs is helping businesses maintain healthy cash flow, facilitating smoother trade operations and reinforcing Dubai’s position as an attractive destination for investment. The total value of applications submitted by customers rose to AED6.9 billion, compared with AED6.1 billion…
ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has attended the final day of the fourth Al Dhafra Camel Racing Festival at Al Dhafra Racetrack. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan honoured the winners of the Romooz races and commended the wide participation of camel owners from across the GCC region. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan expressed appreciation for the UAE leadership’s support for heritage sports, especially camel racing, and its commitment to preserving national heritage for future generations. He affirmed that camel racing is a cornerstone of Emirati heritage and a living…
ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — UFC 333: VOLKANOVSKI vs EVLOEV made history at Etihad Arena on Saturday night, recording the highest attendance and highest gate for a UFC event in Abu Dhabi to date, as thousands of fans packed the sold-out venue for two thrilling title fights. UFC CEO Dana White highlighted the record-breaking success and international appeal of the event, while outlining his ambitions to continue bringing major UFC events to Abu Dhabi. “Tonight was the highest attendance for a UFC event in Abu Dhabi history. Highest gate,” White said. “And over 50 per cent of the…
ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister of Tourism and Foreign Trade, in charge of Industry and Private Investment Promotion for the Republic of Benin, said that the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Benin and the United Arab Emirates today marks an important milestone for both countries and opens new avenues for strengthening their trade and investment relations. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), he said that trade relations between the two countries are growing by more than 30% annually, emphasising that the agreement will take these relations to…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, chaired the Farmers’ Council in Ras Al Khaimah as part of the Customer Councils held under the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme. The Council engaged farmers in improving agricultural services and simplifying the procedures relevant to their work, while exploring ways to strengthen domestic production and expand market access for their crops. The interactive session addressed farmers’ needs and discussed proposals for better agricultural extension services and technical support, wider adoption of modern technologies, and stronger links between production, markets and…
ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the Houthi group’s attempt to target several areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia using ballistic missiles. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the targeting constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, President of the Republic of Benin, witnessed the exchange of the UAE-Benin Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The agreement opens a more ambitious phase of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries and will support stronger trade and investment flows, expand opportunities for collaboration between their business communities, and advance mutual economic growth. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed that the agreement represents a milestone in relations between the UAE and Benin, embodying their shared…
ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will begin an official visit to Canada on 26 October 2026. During the visit, H.H. will meet with the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, advance the strategic partnership between the two countries, and expand cooperation in priority sectors in support of shared interests and aspirations for growth and prosperity. Spanning more than five decades, UAE–Canada relations are built on strong foundations of mutual trust and cooperation, with a shared…
ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — President Romuald Wadagni of Benin visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Corinne Amori Brunet, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin; Hazzah Mohammed Al-Qahtani, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Benin; Professor Badirou Aguemon, Ambassador of the Republic of Benin; and the accompanying delegation. The Beninese President and his delegation were welcomed by Dr. Yousif Abdallah Alobaidli, Director-General of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, who guided them on a tour of the mosque’s halls and courtyards. Dr. Alobaidli briefed the delegation on the mosque’s history and…
MARRAKECH, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions Org, a member of INDEX Holding, has signed a strategic partnership and cooperation agreement with Atelier Vita Maroc to develop, organise, and manage a specialised dental exhibition in Casablanca, Morocco. The partnership aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, strengthen international collaboration, and create new opportunities within the specialised medical exhibitions sector. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of AEEDC Dubai’s participation as Guest of Honor at the 24th International and African Congress of AMPBD, organised by the Moroccan Association of Oral Prevention (AMPBD), currently being held in Marrakech. The partnership…