Ajman / Emirates Business To mark the United Arab Emirates’ 47th National Day, City University College of Ajman (CUCA) celebrated the Spirit of the Union through a full day program, attended by the college’s management, faculty, students and staff. The ceremony reflected and rejoiced the distinctive Emirati Culture. The UAE National Day Celebration included various interactive activities and was initiated ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM In a bid to enhance the UAE’s competitiveness globally and strengthen the efficiency and sustainability of the data required to enact the supporting strategies for the National Agenda and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, the UAE Government launched ‘The Digital Competitiveness Platform’ and the ‘10X10 Challenge for Global Competitiveness’ The Competitiveness and Data Working Group, which ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi has announced that its parking bays will be free of charge starting Sunday, December 2 and ending Tuesday, December 4 at 7:59 am, on the occasion of the UAE 47th National Day. ITC urged the public not to park their vehicles in prohibited ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has said that the UAE’s martyrs represent emblems of patriotism, galvanising future generations to strive for excellence in all that they do. In a statement to Nation Shield, the UAE Armed Forces magazine, on the occasion of Commemoration Day, observed on November ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The value of social aid provided to Abu Dhabi citizens in 2017 amounted to AED885 million, which reflects the keenness of the emirate and the UAE to support eligible community members, through government and non-profit organisations. The number of non-profit organisations in Abu Dhabi reached 65 in 2017, an increase of five compared to 2016, which ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, stressed the crucial role of the UAE Government Annual Meetings in setting the roadmap for achieving the UAE’s development goals and building on its achievements. The UAE Government adopted four initiatives to enhance the efficiency of public spending, optimise use of ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Government launched four new initiatives in a bid to develop work mechanisms in both the environment and municipality sectors in different regions across the UAE. The initiatives aim to promote the National Animal Welfare Plan, increase local agricultural and livestock production, and promote awareness about the concept of climate change and related measures amongst ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Second UAE Government Annual Meetings, held in Abu Dhabi, witnessed the launch of two national initiatives aimed at reinforcing the artificial intelligence, AI, and Blockchain sector to strengthen the UAE leading position globally. During the meeting held by the AI and Blockchain Joint Working Group, attendees tackled the appropriate mechanisms to attract foreign investment, encourage ...

Bloomberg The flare-up between Russia and Ukraine off the coast of Crimea has stirred fears their conflict is set to reignite. Ukraine’s leader has warned dramatically of such a scenario. More likely, according to an analysis by Chatham House, is that the aggression is simply the latest gambit in President Vladimir Putin’s long game to chip away at his neighbour’s ...

Bloomberg Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said his political party and the nation’s powerful military are “all on one page” in wanting to mend ties with arch-rival India. “We want to move forward, we want a civilised relationship,” Khan said in a speechwhile opening a border crossing with India for Sikh pilgrims in Punjab. The former cricket star reiterated his ...