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Medeem Card to aid Abu Dhabi youths’ marriage journey

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Community Development (DCD)- Abu Dhabi has signed an agreement with Fazaa, an initiative that is part of the Social Solidarity Fund for employees of the Ministry of Interior and UAE’s Government sector. This collaboration will provide customised services and value-added benefits to youth who are about to get married and are ...

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UAE tops global fibre connectivity with 99.3% penetration

DUBAI / WAM The UAE has once again been recognised as the global leader in Fibre to the Home (FTTH) penetration. This marks the eighth consecutive year the country has held this top position with a penetration rate of 99.3 percent, as reported by the FTTH Council in its latest annual report. The report analysed data from 20 countries that ...

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Adnoc Drilling delivers record first quarter revenue, EBITDA

ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc Drilling Company announced record first-quarter revenue and EBITDA for the period ending on March 31,2024. Adnoc Drilling has exceeded market expectations again this quarter, the third in a row, with revenue increasing to $886 million, up 24% year-on-year. The Offshore Jack-up and Oilfield Services (OFS) segments drove revenue growth, increasing 51% and 16% respectively year-on-year. ...

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Under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed inaugurates new headquarters of Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and the Mother of the Nation, Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Board of ...

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DCT Abu Dhabi supporting preservation of earthen heritage

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The department of culture and tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has spearheaded several successful programmes and partnerships in 2023, which aim to fulfil its mandate to promote, protect and progress the emirate’s heritage and culture. Among the programmes, specifically within earthen heritage, DCT Abu Dhabi partnered with So-Hath/100 Hands Foundation as part ...

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Dubai all set to host Food Innovation Conference 2024

DUBAI / WAM The Food Innovation Conference 2024 is set to kick off on May 13 in Dubai. The event, running until May 15, is organised by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the World Economic Forum (WEF), under the theme “Reimagining Future Food Systems”. Hosted at the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers in Dubai, ...

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ADCB ranks first in banking and second in UAE’s economic sectors

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) ranked as the top financial institution for customer experience excellence and the second across all sectors in the latest annual survey conducted by KPMG Lower Gulf. According to the KPMG’s annual Customer Experience Excellence (CEE) report: Adcb’s rise in the KPMG Customer Excellence rankings is a testament to its holistic approach ...

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Dubai Health welcomes a new cohort of Emirati nurses

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in the emirate, has announced the addition of a new cohort of Emirati nurses to its team. This expansion strengthens healthcare delivery across the system and reflects Dubai Health’s commitment to nurturing and promoting local talent within the healthcare sector. The new cohort, all graduates holding a Bachelor of ...

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SCC discusses policy of Sharjah Fish Resources Authority

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) discussed the policy of the Sharjah Fish Resources Authority (SFRA) during its ninth session of the eleventh legislative term under its Chairman Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi. Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazn, Chairman of the SFRA, spoke about the authority’s objectives contained in the provisions of Decree Law No 3 of 2022 regarding ...

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