ABU DHABI / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced that 364 million single-use plastic bags have been saved since the ban on single-use plastic bags came into effect on June 1 2022, as part of the emirate’s Single-Use Plastic Policy. This is the equivalent of 2,400 tonnes of plastic, or 547,000 tonnes of Green House Gases ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has renewed its calls for resident juridical persons with licences issued in December, irrespective of the year of issuance, to promptly submit their corporate tax registration application no later than December 31 2024, in order to avoid administrative penalties. In a press statement issued on Monday, the FTA advised taxable persons ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Al Seer Marine has taken delivery of MT Saiph and her sister ship from K Shipbuilding Korea. These state-of-the-art vessels are the second pair in a series of six newbuilding MR tankers. Each vessel is equipped with an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) and engineered to accommodate alternative fuels such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), ammonia, ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has congratulated Professor Omar Yaghi, Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, for winning the Great Arab Minds Award in Natural Sciences. In a post on X, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed praised Professor Yaghi’s exceptional ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME In a world where women’s health often remains shrouded in stigma and discomfort, Dr. Maria Karakoulaki, has emerged as a beacon of change. Through her groundbreaking clinic, Gýneco, Dr. Maria is redefining what it means to prioritise women’s health by combining cutting-edge medical treatments, holistic care, and a safe space for open conversations. Gýneco is more ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Grandiose, the UAE’s beloved homegrown supermarket brand, proudly announces the opening of its 44th store, marking an exciting new milestone, with its first location in Al Ain. This expansion underscores Grandiose’s commitment to staying close to its neighbours and becoming an integral part of the communities it serves. With thriving locations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, ...

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Press Club marked the successful completion of the first week of the ‘Economic Content Creators’ programme, organised with the support of the UAE Ministry of Economy. The event, which heralds the initial phase of the Dubai Content Creators Programme, was attended by a group of specialists in the creation of digital and audio content related to economic ...

DUBAI/WAM The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s first and largest event dedicated to shaping the content creator economy organised by the New Media Academy, has announced names of the 10 candidates shortlisted to win the One Billion Award, a $1 million prize deemed the world’s largest and most valuable for content creators. The 10 candidates offer content that embodies ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE More than 250 passionate individuals employees, students, and community members, came together for a beach cleanup initiative at Al Bahya Beach – Al Sadr Slipway in Abu Dhabi, resulting in the collection of an impressive 961 kilograms of waste. Organised in collaboration with Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) and the Department of Education and Knowledge in ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Emirati women have played a vital role in the UAE’s most significant achievements during 2024, a year marked by their growing presence and impact across various fields. The year has witnessed several milestones that highlight the success of the UAE’s policies to empower and build the capacities of Emirati women. Notably, the UAE advanced to 7th place globally ...