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NEW YORK / WAM “Diplomacy will always be key to solving the region’s crises, so we must renew our efforts to see it strengthened,” said Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the UAE to the United Nations, at a critical UN Security Council debate on the situation in the Middle East and North Africa chaired by the Deputy Foreign ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Arab Emirates, as part of the Saudi-led Arab Coalition, views the safety of civilians in the Red Sea port of Hodeidah and the delivery of humanitarian aid to them as being “of the utmost significance,” according to Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation. She added that “We have set ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and Crop One will co-invest $40 million to build the world’s largest vertical farming facility near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central. The project is a joint venture (JV) with US-based Crop One Holdings, the world’s leading vertical farm operator. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business In partnership with The Department of Immigration, Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has rolled out new immigration stamps commemorating the Year of Zayed. All travelers requiring an entry or exit stamp while traveling to or from the airport will receive a special Year of Zayed themed mark in their passport, replacing the regular immigration stamp ...

Hodeidah / WAM Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), teams continue to distribute humanitarian and food aid to the people of the liberated areas in Hodeidah governorate and surrounding areas within the framework of UAE’s relief bridge to improve the living conditions of Yemenis, alleviate their suffering, and stabilise the current humanitarian situation in Yemen. The move is in line with the ...

Dubai / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, is leading a UAE delegation on an official visit to the Netherlands that aims to explore new areas of cooperation and exchange expertise in environmental protection, agriculture and livestock breeding. From June 26-28, the delegation is meeting with Carola Schouten, Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etisalat on Tuesday announced it is offering a six month free access to ‘Apple Music’ for its postpaid customers, giving them access to tens of millions of songs via iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac, as well as PC or Android. Etisalat said its postpaid plans (New postpaid, Smart and Emirati) offer options for ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced up to 70 percent reduction on licencing and incorporation fees within the DWTC Authority (DWTCA), a Free Zone (FZ) offering offshore licences for businesses, and ‘One Central’, to spur business and benefit multi-sector growth. The DWTC’s programme will provide highly competitive offerings with the twin objectives of supporting inward ...

New Delhi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Narendra Modi, India’s Prime Minister, have expressed support for the on-going strategic dialogue, aimed at expanding energy partnerships between the two countries. This came during a meeting here on Monday between the two sides following a joint workshop organised by ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Cabinet adopted a resolution to reform the UAE Gender Balance Council, which is headed by HH Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The council was formed in 2015 to promote the role of Emirati women in all areas of work, as well as the UAE’s domestic and international position. The council also ...