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AL ALAMEIN, Egypt / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Al Alamein City on a fraternal visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Upon his arrival at Al Alamein International Airport, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was received by President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. While welcoming President HH Sheikh Mohamed ...

  Dubai / WAM The 8th World Green Economy Summit (WGES), to be held in Dubai, will focus on developing investment partnerships in green projects and financing. It will promote investment and employment opportunities provided by the green economy. During the summit, several local and global high-profile participants, including heads of states and governments, as well as prominent global speakers, ...

  Dubai / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (6) of 2022 affiliating Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) to Dubai Media Council and endorsing its objectives, tasks, and organisational structure. DMI was established pursuant to Law No. (8) ...

  SHARJAH / WAM In its seventh edition since it opened last month, the Dates Festival in the emirate of Sharjah has, until mid-August 2022, recorded sales volumes of more than 38,250 kilogrammes, or 38 tonnes. The festival has witnessed a great turnout from UAE citizens, residents, and visitors, who have come for the different types of dates available. It ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM In line with UAE efforts to strengthen relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and as part of a previous decision to increase diplomatic representation to the rank of ambassador, and the recent phone call in this regard, held in July 26, between HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) and the Family Care Authority (FCA) in Abu Dhabi have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance their mutual cooperation in delivery of integrated social services for people of determination and their families. Covering various forms of social case management services, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, training, ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Jabr Mohammed Ghanem Al Suwaidi as Minister of State. Federal Decree No. 97 of 2022 shall be effective from the date of issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette.

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Hamad Salem bin Kardous Al Ameri, Director-General of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation (Zayed CHF), said the foundation is continuing to implement its key overall objectives established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to provide people with decent lives without discrimination, as part of the efforts to promote the noble values ...

Dubai / WAM The Dihad Sustainable Humanitarian Foundation, in collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), sent the first medicines and medical supplies shipment worth AED60 million (16.34 million) to countries in need to reduce burden on patients suffering from severe health conditions and chronic diseases around the world. The shipment comes as part of the ‘Forevercare’ Initiative which was launched by ...

Dubai / WAM The real estate and properties transactions valued at AED10.3 billion in total during the week ending August 19. The sum of transactions was 3,149. 344 plots were sold for AED2.55 billion, 2,239 apartments and villas were sold for AED3.94 billion. The top three transactions were a land in Al Wasl sold for AED400.18 million, followed by a ...