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Make a Wish Foundation UAE marks World Wish Day 2023

ABU DHABI / WAM Make a Wish Foundation UAE joined the international community in celebrating the World Wish Day 2023, which is celebrated on April 29 every year. Sheikha Shaikha bint Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, wife of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President, and Honorary President of “Make a Wish” foundation, said, ...

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Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed chairs meeting of FTA’s Board of Directors

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), chaired the second meeting of the FTA Board of Directors for the year 2023. During the meeting, the board approved the authority’s financial ...

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Crown Prince of Fujairah, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasise on promoting peaceful co-existence

FUJAIRAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, met with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Indian spiritual leader, and Founder of the Art of Living, an international, non-profit, educational and humanitarian organisation. Discussions were held throughout the meeting on a variety of subjects including the promotion of noble human values, ...

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Ministry inks deal to boost capabilities of workforce

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has taken a step forward in its mission to enhance the capabilities of its workforce by partnering with Coursera, one of the world’s top online learning platforms. Under the agreement, MoHAP’s employees will have access to specialised educational courses and workshops as part of an integrated educational and training plan ...

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Mansour bin Zayed crowns Sharjah FC as champion of UAE President’s Cup

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, watched the final match of the UAE President’s Cup at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, on Friday. The final match was also watched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. His Highness ...

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UN council adopts UAE and Japan resolution on Afghan women, girls

NEW YORK / WAM  The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted on Friday a resolution drafted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan, in their capacities as co-penholders on the Afghanistan file, that condemns the Taliban’s decision banning Afghan women from working for the UN in Afghanistan. The resolution was co-sponsored by more than 90 UN member states, ...

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Adafsa event showcases role of veterinary medicine in UAE

ABU DHABI / WAM  The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) celebrated the World Veterinary Day 2023, which falls on the last Saturday of April every year. Adafsa held an event to showcase the role of veterinary medicine and celebrate national veterinary cadres, under the slogan “Promoting diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the veterinary profession”. Mariam Hareb Al ...

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Kezad, Al Ghurair Foods team up for AED1bn mega projects

ABU DHABI / WAM  Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group), a wholly-owned subsidiary of AD Ports group, and Al Ghurair Foods, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality food and part of Al Ghurair Investment, one of the largest diversified family business groups in the UAE, on Friday announced the signing of 50-year land lease agreements for three mega ...

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