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Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has said that providing a high quality of life for citizens is a key priority for the government. The government seeks to develop projects and find creative solutions for achieving the strategic objective of ensuring sustainability and providing ...

DUBAI / WAM A Smart Grid Station (SGS), has been inaugurated in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai on Sunday, by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, The construction of the new station is part of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (Dewa), efforts to implement technologies which link smart buildings for the exchange ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM An Arabic language edition of “Before the Oil: A Personal Memoir of Abu Dhabi, 1954-1958”, a book that provides invaluable insights into the UAE’s capital before the beginnings of oil-fuelled development, has been published. The author, the late Susan Hillyard, was the wife of the local representative of Petroleum Development (Trucial Coast), which then held the ...

Dubai / WAM Strategic partnership and security cooperation are the main UK themes as over 100 UK security, fire and safety companies exhibit a range of world leading capabilities at Intersec 2019, which began on Sunday in Dubai. This significant UK presence reflects the strong commitment to future security cooperation and partnership between the UK and the UAE. A press ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Financial Market (DFM), on Sunday announced that it has won the ‘Excellence Award’ from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM). The award – a first of its kind amongst regional exchanges – underpins DFM’s journey of business excellence and quality throughout its history. The DFM won the five-star “Recognised for Excellence” award from the first application following ...

HODEIDAH / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), inaugurated its fourth free mobile clinic along Yemen’s Red Sea Coast. The mobile clinics have treated over 18,000 Yemenis, including children, women and the elderly. Dr. Moustafa Al Kazmi, Head of the Medical Team, stated that the clinics in Al Ghuwairiq, At Tuhayat District, have treated over 80 medical cases, while noting ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) revealed a new experience in the meeting and conference sector – The Hive. Offering 865 square metres of versatile space, the venue was designed as not just a space for hire but one that enhances the benefits of face-to-face engagement for its clients. Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO ...

DUBAI / WAM The key to African economic emergence lies in the removal of barriers, increased connectivity between nations and infrastructure development, DP World’s Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, told African leaders and top executives in Dakar, Senegal. “We believe in viability of Africa, we believe in investing in the continent, during our investment in ...

GANDHINAGAR, India / WAM Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, today met with Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Dr. Ahmed Al Banna, UAE Ambassador to India. They explored prospects for further cooperation between the UAE and India, building on the strong existing ties between the two countries, and discussed ...

HADRAMAUT / WAM A power generator has been delivered by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) on Saturday in the Ramah district in Hadramaut Desert, as part of the continuous Emirati support for the energy sector in particular and infrastructure of the entire region in general. Sheikh Mohamed Ahmed Al Menhali, representative of the Ramah Local Council, expressed thanks to the ...