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UAE foreign aid hit AED360b since 1971 until mid-2024

ABU DHABI/WAM In 2024, the UAE continued to lead in international humanitarian efforts, reaffirming its commitment to promoting the spirit of international solidarity and cooperation in all its forms. The values of giving and humanitarian solidarity have become a hallmark and a constant feature of the UAE’s approach, which celebrated the 53rd anniversary of Eid Al Etihad on December 2. ...

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UAE, Korea bolster ties in water management

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Korea’s Ministry of Environment held the 7th meeting for the Joint Operation Committee for Water Resource Cooperation. The meeting aimed to share latest technologies and experiences in water management and drive cooperation in related fields. The meeting was co-chaired by Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum ...

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ZHO serves 28,000 beneficiaries in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI / WAM Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) provides comprehensive care and rehabilitation services to ensure the well-being and quality of life of People of Determination. It continues its successful journey in offering top-tier care and rehabilitation services to diverse categories across Abu Dhabi. The organisation serves 28,000 beneficiaries, including 1,700 individuals enrolled in its care ...

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UAE is home to over 1.5m trade licenses: Bin Touq

ABU DHABI / WAM The Economic Integration Committee convened its seventh meeting for 2024, chaired by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy. It was attended by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Alia Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, alongside representatives of local economic development departments in all seven ...

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UAE President calls for rain prayer on Saturday

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has called for a prayer for rain, known in Arabic as Salaat Al Istisqaa, to be performed at all mosques across the UAE, on Saturday, December 7, at 11:00 am. President called upon everyone to pray to Allah Almighty to bless the nation with rain and ...

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UAE President, Rulers attend 53rd Eid Al Etihad ceremony in Al Ain

AL AIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, Crown Princes, Deputy Rulers, and several distinguished state guests, attended the 53rd Eid Al Etihad official celebration held at Jebel Hafeet National Park in Al Ain. The event was also attended by His Highness Sheikh ...

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Under directives of UAE President, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince approves disbursement of AED7.7 bn worth of housing benefits to Abu Dhabi citizens

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved the disbursement of the third housing benefits package in 2024 to citizens of ...

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UAE martyrs’ legacy of loyalty, bravery will forever inspire generations: Tahnoun bin Zayed

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, affirmed that the UAE’s valiant martyrs set the highest examples of selflessness, sacrifice, and loyalty to the nation and its wise leadership. “Their legacy of loyalty and bravery will forever inspire generations, with their names etched in history’s brightest chapters,” he added. ...

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