The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to enhance cooperation in agricultural development and food security initiatives. The agreement was formalized on February 5, 2026, during the World Government Summit in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in collaborative development financing efforts between the two institutions. Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, and Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD, signed the agreement in the presence of senior officials from both organizations. The partnership establishes a framework for joint project selection, financing coordination,…
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The official draw for the Abu Dhabi Golden Cup for purebred horses has determined the starting gates for 16 competing horses in the prestigious race scheduled for Saturday. The Abu Dhabi Golden Cup, which carries a prize purse of one million US dollars and is sponsored by ADNOC, will take place over 1,600 meters as the seventh and main race at Abu Dhabi Racecourse. The draw results revealed a balanced starting lineup for what promises to be a highly competitive international event. The racing evening will showcase seven races with total prize money reaching 5.7 million dirhams, according to the…
The United Arab Emirates and Paraguay have strengthened their bilateral ties during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the World Government Summit. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with President Santiago Peña of Paraguay to discuss expanding cooperation between the two nations across multiple sectors of mutual interest. According to official statements, the meeting focused on enhancing friendship and cooperation between the UAE and Paraguay, with particular emphasis on pathways to advance sustainable development and economic prosperity. Both parties explored opportunities to deepen their partnership in various fields that align…
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