Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE and Israel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of maritime transport, exchange of experiences, and strengthening strategic partnership, as part of the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement. The MoU was signed by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, the UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Merav Michaeli, the ...
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UAE welcomes announcement of truce in Yemen
Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Arab Emirates welcomed the announcement by Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Yemen, to commence a truce and halt all forms of military operations in Yemen and on the Saudi-Yemeni borders. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), the UAE welcomed the ...
Read More »SBA hosts Emirati, Arab intellectuals in Algiers
Sharjah / Gulf Time Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) organised a series of discussion panels and poetry readings that brought together a host of Emirati and Algerian authors and intellectuals as part of its participation at the 25th edition of the Algiers International Book Fair. During its participation, SBA highlighted its ongoing efforts to support Emirati and Arab publishers as ...
Read More »Sheikh Zayed Festival concludes activities and events
ABU DHABI / WAM The Sheikh Zayed Festival concluded its activities, after four months of daily activities and events at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. The event was organised under the auspices of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and ...
Read More »UAE sees 678 new recoveries from Covid-19
ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 282,125 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi to host one of region’s largest automotive marketplaces
Abu Dhabi / WAM AD Ports Group, the region’s premier facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade, has partnered with UAE-based, multi-business conglomerate Ghassan Aboud Group to establish one of the region’s largest automotive export and distribution hubs in Kizad. The launch was announced at the official ceremony held in Abu Dhabi in the presence of key stakeholders and officials. ...
Read More »UAE Rulers congratulate Arab, Muslim nations for Ramadan
DUBAI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent congratulatory messages to the Kings, Emirs and Presidents of Arab and Islamic nations, on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa wished the leaders and their peoples continued good health and well-being, and further progress and prosperity for Arab and ...
Read More »Dubai’s week-long real estate deals hit AED8.2b
DUBAI / WAM A total 2,135 real estate transactions worth AED8.2 billion in total were conducted during the week ending April 1, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department. A total of 247 plots were sold for AED1.45 billion, and 1,423 apartments and villas were sold for AED3.09 billion. The top three transactions were a land in ...
Read More »twofour54 unveils Mideast’s first virtual solutions for productions
ABU DHABI / WAM twofour54, the Abu Dhabi-based media, entertainment, and gaming hub, has announced that it is expanding its world-class production facilities through pioneering Virtual Solutions. Launched in partnership with the Canadian media firm Ross Video, the new offering includes Virtual Studios, Virtual Production services, and Extended Reality features. Featuring the latest 3D graphics and augmented reality (AR) ...
Read More »flydubai to start flights to Pisa, Catania
DUBAI / WAM flydubai announced on Friday the start of flights to Pisa in Italy, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate this route from Dubai. The carrier will also resume its operations to Catania in Sicily growing its network in Italy to three points including Naples. Flights to Pisa International Airport (PSA) and Catania International Airport (CTA) start on ...
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