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DUBAI/ WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced the launch of the first hydrogeological map and geo-database of the UAE, a milestone achievement in documenting and managing water sources with the goal of sustaining and conserving water. The hydrogeological maps generated include all hydrogeological data, such as groundwater well locations, ...

DUBAI / WAM ne’ma, the UAE national food loss and waste initiative, in line with the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) agenda, revealed groundbreaking results during the “National Action at Scale for Reducing Food Waste in the Hospitality Sector” panel announcement at Expo City Pavilion, Green Zone, COP28. This world-first private-public partnership presented transformative outcomes of its hospitality sector ...

DUBAI / WAM The Pavilion of Chile at COP28 is presenting effective initiatives and solutions that are making a significant contribution to addressing the effects of climate change. The conference is an important platform for raising awareness and promoting initiatives to protect the planet. The 140-square-metre space pavilion — located in the Blue Zone — provides an ideal environment for ...

DUBAI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has established a high-ambition approach during its hosting of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), seeking to include everyone, and focusing on finding effective solutions to climate change. The country has succeeded in bringing the world together and mobilising efforts at this prominent global event, based on the belief that climate change ...

DUBAI / WAM Marking a historic milestone in acknowledging the role of culture in combating and adapting to climate change, high-level delegates from around the globe convened at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. The Group of Friends of Culture-Based Climate Action (GFCBCA) at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was officially announced by ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting at Expo City Dubai, in conjunction with the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). The meeting witnessed the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (Mother of the Nation), Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, President of Al Jazira Sports and Cultural Club, has issued a decision to restructure the board of directors of Al Jazira Sports Football Company. The new board of directors will be headed by Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Uruguayan rider Ferber Francisco, from Al Ain Stables, won the title of the “Private Stables” race at the opener of the 100 kilometres His Highness The President of United Arab Emirates Endurance Cup for Private Owners, at Butheeb International Endurance Village, on Friday. A total of 181 male and female riders competed in the race. The 100 ...

DUBAI/WAM Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, COP28 Director-General and Special Representative, affirmed that the second half of our Action Agenda programme, which begins with Youth Engagement and Education, testifying to their key role in climate action. During a press conference held today in the Green Zone of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), Al Suwaidi recapped a selection of the ...