The Ajman Free Zone has established a representative office in Shenzhen, China, to enhance investment cooperation and support commercial expansion. UAE Consul General H.E. Mariam Alshamsi and Free Zones Authority Director-General H.E. Ismail Al Naqi participated in the establishing ceremony.
The brand value of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company rose 11% to $21.1 billion, according to Brand Finance's Energy 100 2026 report. Global energy brand value climbed 6% to $731.2 billion, with PetroChina and State Grid Corporation of China holding top industry positions alongside ADNOC. ADNOC was designated an Oil & Gas Brand to Watch following its international expansion and chemical investments.
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has updated its sick leave procedures, transferring the responsibility of submitting attestation requests from patients to licensed hospitals and clinics. Under the revised framework, eligible requests will transition automatically to approval without requiring separate applications. The simplified process applies to federal employees and local government staff in Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.
The 42nd Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) opened in Abu Dhabi, gathering approximately 2,260 exhibitors from over 170 countries and regions. Key discussions centred on supply chain resilience, energy security, and AI, with major Chinese energy corporations presenting integrated green and digital systems. UAE officials highlighted critical vulnerabilities in transport routes and rising logistical costs across global markets.
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