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ABU DHABI/WAM Nominations are now open for the sixth edition of the 2025 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, an independent global prize recognising efforts to promote human fraternity and solidarity. Eligible nominators—including government members, heads of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), academics, spiritual leaders, and other influential figures—are invited to submit their nominations through the official website, https://zayedaward.org/, from 3rd June to ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group and NMDC Energy, a subsidiary of National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC), on Monday signed an agreement for the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in KEZAD. The 50-year lease agreement will see NMDC Energy invest AED367 million ($100 million) in a 224,000 sqm facility in KEZAD, designated for modular fabrication. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has held a phone call with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, congratulating him on his appointment as the Crown Prince of Kuwait. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed expressed his sincere congratulations to H.H. Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Rabdan Academy has hosted an event for orphaned children as part of its Together We Thrive social responsibility initiative at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Yas Island. In collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, the event welcomed 15 orphaned children aged between 5 and 12 years-old, accompanied by their ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Lorenzo Fanara, Ambassador of Italy to the United Arab Emirates, has shared insights into the dynamic and flourishing relationship between Italy and the UAE. In a statement on the Italian Republic Day, the ambassador highlighted the remarkable growth across various sectors, including the economy, tourism, trade, culture, and investments. Emphasising the recent advancements, Ambassador Fanara remarked, “Since I ...

DUBAI-AMMAN/ WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives’ (MBRGI) Digital School has partnered with Jordan’s Ministry of Education to transform the Emirati-Jordanian Refugee Camp’s school in Mrajeeb Al Fhood into a full-fledged digital school, serving grades 1-12. The Digital School Initiative has been created primarily to empower refugees and underserved students. The initiative caters to young people irrespective ...

DUBAI/ WAM The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it will establish the SAF Registry (Registry) to accelerate the uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) by authoritatively accounting and reporting emissions reductions from SAF. Seventeen airlines, one airline group, six national authorities, three Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and one fuel producer are already supporting the effort to develop the ...

DUBAI / WAM Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), unveiled the details of the Dubai Commercial and Logistics Land Transport Strategy 2030. Along with a roadmap and associated projects, this strategy has been approved by the Dubai Executive Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, today arrived in Abu Dhabi on a fraternal visit to the UAE. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was at the forefront of receiving His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the accompanying delegation upon their arrival at the Presidential ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed today with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al -Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, fraternal relations and ways to enhance cooperation and collaboration in various fields to achieve the mutual interests of both countries and their visions for sustainable development and prosperity. During the ...