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RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, emphasised the pride and honour in commemorating the martyrs who sacrificed their lives to uphold the nation’s dignity and defend its land, values, and principles. “Our martyrs are beacons of inspiration, their legacy etched in our collective memory. Their courage, generosity, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday received His Excellency Badruddin Maulana, Ambassador of the Islamic Government of Afghanistan to the UAE, who recently presented his credentials to the President. During the meeting, His Highness welcomed the ambassador and wished him success in his new role. He reiterated the UAE’s commitment to supporting ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of three new judges of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts. The swearing-in ceremony was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has received sponsors and strategic partners of the Sheikh Zayed Festival at his Majlis in the Al Wathba area. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to His Highness the UAE President and Chairman of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, announced on Thursday that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 70% of the outstanding shares of TERNA ENERGY SA (TENERGY.AT) from GEK TERNA SA (GEKTERNA.AT) and other shareholders, and received all regulatory approvals. The deal, agreed at a price of 20 euros per share, valued TERNA ENERGY at an ...

GAZA/WAM Two convoys carrying essential supplies and winter relief items entered Gaza through Egypt’s Rafah border crossing as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”, to support Palestinian families during the current challenging conditions. The convoys comprised 20 trucks carrying over 337 tonnes of supplies, including winter clothing, tents, family kits, food items like flour, sugar, cooking oil, and rice, medical ...

ABU DHABI/WAM ADQ, an active global sovereign investor with a focus on critical infrastructure and supply chains, has signed an agreement with Finnforel, a leading aquaculture technology company headquartered in Finland, under which it will explore the feasibility of a land-based fish farming facility with a capacity of three thousand tons per year in the UAE. The potential facility will ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) has collaborated with the Department of Government Enablement (DGE) to launch a Community of Practice (CoP) for internal auditors in entities subject to its mandate. This initiative, the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi, aimed to enhance the quality and effectiveness of internal audit practices across various sectors. The initiative aligns with ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Chambers and Standard Chartered signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration aimed at fostering the growth of UAE businesses and supporting their expansion into promising global markets. Under the terms of the MoU, both parties will cooperate to provide access to integrated banking services for international companies establishing their operations in Dubai with the support of Dubai ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority is organising the Eid Al Etihad Traditional 40-Foot Rowing Race, scheduled to take place along the Abu Dhabi Corniche on December 2 2024, as part of the authority’s participation in the annual national Union Day celebrations. A meeting was held at the Mohammed Khalaf Majlis in Abu Dhabi for the draw ...