ABU DHABI/WAM AL TAIF, the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and an entity of EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ST Engineering Land MRO & Services, a Singapore-based global technology, defence and engineering group. The preliminary agreement was signed by Rashed Al Kaabi, ...
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UAE President praises efforts of UAE Pilgrims’ Affairs Office during meeting in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation from the UAE Pilgrims’ Affairs Office and affiliated committees responsible for supporting Emirati pilgrims during this year’s Hajj. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. His Highness praised the Office’s efforts in delivering comprehensive support to UAE pilgrims, from their ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi population in 2024 grows 7.5% to reach 4.14 million
ABU DHABI/WAM New data released by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) showed that Abu Dhabi achieved a 7.5 percent growth in population in 2024, reaching a total of 4,135,985 people. This growth rate substantially exceeds that of established international financial centres, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s strengthened position as a preferred destination for international professionals, investments, and businesses. The emirate’s ...
Read More »Zayed University joins Digital Education Council
ABU DHABI/WAM Zayed University (ZU) has joined more than 90 leading institutions worldwide as a member of the Digital Education Council (DEC), a global community dedicated to advancing AI literacy, responsible digital transformation, and innovation in education. ZU is the first university from the UAE to join the DEC, marking a significant milestone in the universities strategic vision to equip ...
Read More »UAE President offers condolences on passing of Mohammed Mubarak Al Mansoori
AL AIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today offered his condolences on the passing of Mohammed Mubarak Ali Al Salmeen Al Mansoori, along with his son and daughter, during a visit to the family’s condolence majlis in Al Ain. His Highness offered his sincere condolences to the family, praying for God to grant the deceased ...
Read More »UAE expresses solidarity with Sudanese people, extends condolences over victims of gold mine collapse
ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the families of the victims and the brotherly Sudanese people following the collapse of a gold mine in the town of Houeid, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere sympathy and wishes for a speedy recovery ...
Read More »Drug Prevention Forum 2025 concludes in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI/WAM The activities of the Drug Prevention Forum (2025) concluded today. The forum, organised by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with the Anti-Narcotics Council and the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police under the slogan “A Conscious Family… A Safe Society,” was held on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by many community members, ...
Read More »Dubai Police summer programme for students kicks off in 16 training centres
DUBAI/WAM Dubai Police has officially launched its 2025 summer programme for students today themed “Our Summer is Safety, Happiness, Innovation, and Leadership.” This year, the programme welcomes 1,332 students from 35 countries, aged 11 to 18. The General Department of Anti-Narcotics’ International Hemaya Centre is organising the programme in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the Knowledge and Human Development ...
Read More »Dubai Land Department encourages Emirati citizens to join Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme
DUBAI/WAM Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that Emirati citizens interested in joining the ‘Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme’ can now register via a dedicated link on its official website. This follows strong interest since the programme’s launch, which has already drawn a significant number of citizens keen to enter the real estate brokerage sector. The initiative continues reinforcing its ...
Read More »Dubai Municipality suspends two consultancy firms for violating professional norms, regulations
DUBAI/ WAM Dubai Municipality has announced that the Committee of Registration and Licensing the Practice of Engineering Consultancy & Contracting has issued a decision to suspend two engineering consultancy offices and bar them from licensing any new projects for a period of six months. The suspension comes after the municipality identified professional practices that were in contravention of approved regulations, ...
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