SHARJAH / WAM In observing its premier status as Sao Paulo International Book Fair’s first-ever guest of honour, at its 25th edition, which runs from August 3-12, Sharjah will be putting its best foot forward in showcasing the gems of Emirati culture, with a special focus on their achievements in the past four decades. Sharjah’s pavilion at the book biennial ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM More than 28,000 people visited The Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi, since its public opening on April 22, becoming one of the major landmarks of the emirate. The Memorial is a permanent national tribute to the Founding Father, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and represents a window for the visitors to learn about life ...
Read More »DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Decree No. (24) of 2018 appointing and replacing members of the Board of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC). According to the Decree, the Chairman of the Board of the Awqaf and Minors ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development and the Public Diplomacy and Culture Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, have announced to hold the UAE-China Week annually. The events will take place in the UAE and China in celebration of the cultural relations and will highlight features of local heritage of the ...
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Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Finance Department has won the ‘Best in Class Treasury Solution in the Middle East’ award by the Adam Smith Awards 2018 for the outstanding achievement in reducing processing times and savings in operational cost. Waleed Al Sayegh, General Director of Sharjah’s Central Finance Department, received the prestigious award at the Sharjah Central Finance Department from ...
Read More »DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), is organising the 5th Future Engineer camp for its employees’ children aged between 12-15. This is part of Dewa’s efforts to achieve its vision to become a sustainable innovative world class utility and its role in enhancing creativity and scientific innovation among the younger generation. The camp will be held at ...
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GLASCOW / WAM The Minister of Community Development, Hessa Essa Buhumaid, received the banner as the host of the World Down Syndrome Congress 2020 amidst applauds during the concluding session of the triennial World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC), in Glasgow, Scotland. The UAE will be the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to host the international conference, ...
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Dubai / WAM The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, (Dewa) to build a strategic relationship to support the United Nations 2018 World Data Forum, to be hosted by the United Arab Emirates in October. More than 1,500 leaders, decision makers, experts and specialists in the field ...
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NEW YORK / WAM Diplomatic Ambassadors, part of the Ministry of Education’s “Our Ambassadors Programme” 2018 concluded an exploratory journey to the United States aimed at developing the scientific and personal skills in diplomacy and international relations of Emirati students. Supported by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the programme aims to ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), and the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police (ADP), have urged Emirati citizens to take precautions during the travelling season to ensure their safety and that of their possessions, as part of the “Safe Travel Campaign.” Rashid Ali Al Dhaheri, Director of the National Affairs Department at MoFAIC, ...
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