Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The scientific committee of Aqdar World Summit revealed that the 2nd edition of this unique event, held under the theme, “Role of Human Empowerment in Developing Stable Societies: Sustainable Development”, will witness the participation of top-notch local and international speakers including HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance in the UAE and ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The joint UAE-US military exercise “Iron Magic 19” started on Sunday, as part of a series of joint military exercises throughout the year between UAE Armed forces and the armed forces of brotherly and friendly countries. The exercise also seeks to reinforce ties of cooperation and joint action, and the exchange of expertise in military areas, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE has been unanimously selected by the International Association for Volunteering Effort (IAVE), as the host country for the 26th World Volunteer Conference in October 2020. After a rigorous selection process, the Emirates Foundation in Abu Dhabi has been chosen as the host organisation for this premier global event, to take place in 2020. The ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that the UAE’s youth are a renewable fortune, and that building the abilities and qualifying the Emirati leadership is the leaders’ chosen course in focusing on people as the foundation of preparing for the nation’s future. His ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received on Sunday Boyko Borissov, Prime Minister of Bulgaria, and discussed with him ways of strengthening bilateral relations between both countries, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of common interest. ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the National Policy for Senior Emiratis to reflect the directions of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to cater for all segments of the UAE society and ensure ...

Dubai / WAM A delegation led by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry participated in the second UAE-France Economic Forum in Paris, which highlighted strengthening economic ties between the UAE and France, and explored prospects of expanding bilateral cooperation in areas of smart cities, renewable energy and investment. The high-level forum was organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce ...

ABU DHABI / WAM A delegation from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), visited Mauritius to assess the ADFD-funded $10 million solar PV kits project. Announced at the eighth session of the Irena Assembly, the project to provide 10,000 Solar PV kits to low income communities – one of the beneficiaries of the ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Police has warned the public to be on alert for credit card theft using electronic devices attached to ATM machines. Brigadier General Omran Ahmed Al Mzarouei, Acting Director of Criminal Investigation Directorate in the Criminal Security Division, stressed that no reports of such thefts have been received, and said stealing from bank accounts could ...

HODEIDAH / WAM Dr Al Hassan Ali Taher, Hodeidah Governor, praised the UAE’s development and infrastructure services being carried out in Yemen’s Red Sea Coast region, noting their economic and social impacts on Yemenis and confirming the humanitarian commitment of the UAE towards the Yemeni people. Taher said the Yemeni people appreciate the UAE’s humanitarian and development role in Yemen, ...