ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Verify platform, affiliated with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), has issued over 25,216,000 certified digital documents since its launch in mid-January 2022. TDRA introduced the UAE Verify platform to enable government and private entities to verify the authenticity of digital documents issued by government authorities on an immediate basis and without ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, met with the Malaysian Business Council in the UAE as part of ongoing efforts to increase private sector awareness of the benefits that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Malaysia, a pivotal partner in the ASEAN region, will provide once it ...

ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has successfully issued a HKD 390 million ($50 million) 5-year Blue Bond. This transaction represents the first-ever Blue Bond issued by a financial institution in the Gulf countries. This landmark issuance cements FAB’s leadership in sustainable finance and aligns with the UAE’s commitment to the strategic protection of vital water resources ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, praised the major achievements of the General Women’s Union (GWU) over the past 50 years under the leadership of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that education is a cornerstone for continuing the path of sustainable development in the UAE, the foundation of future success, and the main driver for enhancing the quality of life of the nation’s people and preparing them to ...

AJMAN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, today received at the Emiri Court, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates will celebrate Emirati Women’s Day on August 28. Observed annually, the national occasion honours the contributions and achievements of Emirati women under the support of the wise leadership. This year’s celebration will be held under the theme “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years”, marking the 50th anniversary of the General Women’s ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Amazon UAE have announced the launch of an innovative programme that will enable individuals to participate in the gig economy by delivering Amazon packages on-foot to customers. This follows Amazon’s agreement to join the Dubai Future Foundation’s Sandbox Dubai initiative, specifically within the Gig Economy sector, which was approved by HH Sheikh ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Maia Sandu of Moldova on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, ...

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved a new organisational structure for government-run nurseries in Sharjah. This decision was made during a meeting this morning at Al Badi’ Palace with Dr Muhadditha Al Hashimi, who leads the Sharjah Private Education Authority and the Sharjah Education Academy. ...