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State House Seychelles
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Seychelles: President Herminie Calls for Integrated Global Action on Water and Ocean Resilience at Blue Forum, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026

President Herminie also drew attention to the recent severe drought experienced by Seychelles, using it as a stark illustration of the interconnected challenges of climate change, water security, and ocean health

The President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has reaffirmed Seychelles’ global leadership in climate and ocean governance as Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at the Blue Forum, held on the margins of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026. Delivering the keynote address at the Forum’s inauguration on Thursday…

State House Seychelles
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President Herminie Engages Seychelles Community in the United Arab Emirates

The meeting brought together Seychellois citizens living, working, and studying in the UAE, providing a valuable opportunity for direct interaction with the Head of State

The President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, met with members of the Seychelles community residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a community engagement event held yesterday on the margins of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, which the President is attending.  The meeting brought together Seychellois citizens…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrean community festival in Emirates

The festival featured a photo exhibition focusing on the history of the armed struggle for independence, national development programs, culture and way of life of the Eritrean people, tourism attractions, heritage and resources

The Eritrean community in the United Arab Emirates conducted its annual festival from 9 to 11 January in Dubai under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” The festival, in which Mr. Mohammed Mahmud Selim, head of the Eritrean Consulate General Office in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and Mr.…

State House Seychelles
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President Herminie to Attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, Advancing Seychelles–United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sustainability Cooperation

During the mission, President Herminie will deliver the keynote address at the Blue Forum

The President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, will travel to Abu Dhabi this weekend to participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, a major global platform dedicated to advancing sustainability, climate action, and economic transformation. The President will be joined by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the…

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Barq Group and Elroy Air to Establish Chaparral Manufacturing Joint Venture in Abu Dhabi

Barq Group and Elroy Air signed an agreement to form a $200 million joint venture for the manufacturing and servicing of autonomous cargo aircraft in the UAE

Barq Group (www.BarqEV.com), the leader in smart mobility and logistics solutions in the MENA region, and Elroy Air, the leading U.S.-based developer of autonomous aerial systems for middle-mile logistics, today announced the signing of an agreement. This collaboration between the parties establishes the framework for a joint venture (JV) that…

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Emirates to operate next-gen A350 on the third daily service to Cape Town, its first deployment in Southern Africa

The airline also announced expanded Premium Economy rollout to 9 new cities and additional frequencies to two existing destinations

Emirates (www.Emirates.com) will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network. The recently-announced third daily service on the Dubai-Cape…

United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Joint Statement between the African Union Commission and the United Arab Emirates

The meeting built on the first round of political consultations held in Abu Dhabi on 13 September 2025, within the framework of the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding, and reaffirmed the shared commitment of both sides to further strengthening the UAE–AU partnership

On 6 January 2026, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held a high-level meeting in Addis Ababa between H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AUC, and H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State. The meeting built on the first round…

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Merck Foundation Chairman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and 14 First Ladies inaugurate the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit in Dubai

The conference is being conducted in a hybrid format, enabling over 6,000 audiences from more than 70 countries to benefit, meet and discuss strategies and solutions for the health and social challenges in their countries

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and…

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Forum of Operators for the Guarantee of Economic Emergence in Africa (FO.GE.CA) Dubai 2025: MIR Holding subsidiaries recognized, highlighting an entrepreneurial journey with global reach

The recognition of MIR Holding subsidiaries at FO.GE.CA illustrates the potential of African companies to establish themselves beyond their domestic markets

In the margins of the 18th edition of the Forum of Operators for the Guarantee of Economic Emergence in Africa (FOGECA), held from 18 to 20 December 2025 in Dubai, several subsidiaries of MIR Holding SAS (https://MIRHolding.Odoo.com) were recognized for the quality of their achievements, their operational structuring, and their…

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Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure Exhibition (DEAL) 2026 to Accelerate Africa’s Next Wave of Theme Parks, Family Entertainment Centre (FECs) and Location-Based Entertainment

Now in its 32nd year, DEAL is the Middle East and Africa’s longest-running B2B platform for the amusement and attractions industry

African family entertainment centre (FEC) operators, mall owners, mixed-use developers, hospitality groups, leisure investors and tourism agencies are invited to source the next generation of attractions, rides, VR/AR experiences and turnkey indoor concepts at DEAL 2026 – the Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure Exhibition (www.DealMiddleEastShow.com), taking place 10–12 February 2026…