ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed the escalating security and military developments in the region and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability. Both sides stressed the need for an …
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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf) has contributed AED4 million in support of the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi as part of the Year of Family, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of ZENG Jixin, the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the United Arab Emirates. At the beginning of the meeting, Alshamsi welcomed the new Ambassador and wished him success in the performance of his diplomatic duties. …
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NICOSIA / WAM President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus received HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a working visit to Nicosia, in the presence of Dr Constantinos Kombos, Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, HH Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed …
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DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (3) of 2026 on the quality and safety of buildings in the emirate of Dubai. Provisions of the Law apply to all buildings across Dubai, including those in private …
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MUSCAT / WAM The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries recorded strong performance in the agriculture, livestock and fisheries sectors during 2024, reflecting the growing role of these sectors in supporting food security and advancing economic diversification across the GCC, despite the environmental and natural challenges facing the region, particularly limited arable land and scarce water resources. Data released by the …
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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has named TAQA, the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, as Official Partner of the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative (ADMI) partnership programme. Under the two-year agreement, TAQA will serve as the Lead and Exclusive Sponsor for two flagship environmental initiatives. The first initiative will see TAQA support the …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE air defences on Monday detected 15 ballistic missiles, of which 12 were destroyed, while three missiles fell into the sea. A total of 18 drones were also detected, with 17 intercepted, while one fell within the country’s territory. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, 253 ballistic missiles have been detected. Of these, 233 were …
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SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST), through its astronomical observatory, has delivered a precise astronomical verdict on the Shawwal crescent moon for 1447 A.H. Friday, March 20, 2026, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr across the UAE, the announcement confirms, as Ramadan completes its full 30 days. Calculations reveal no visible …
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NEW YORK / WAM The United Nations Statistical Commission has selected the UAE as a member of the Advisory Board on the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, marking a first-of-its-kind achievement for the region and reflecting growing global confidence in the country’s leadership in developing statistical systems and strengthening data governance at the international level. The announcement was made during …
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