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DUBAI / WAM In a pioneering move to promote inclusivity in air travel, Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), and the Community Development Authority (CDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the AccessAbilities Expo. This partnership seeks to enhance services for travellers with visible and hidden disabilities and drive long-term social change, setting ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has advanced 60 places in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, securing the 191st position globally, placing it among the top 200 universities on the global stage. ADU has marked its position as a leading university out of 2,092 higher education institutions, in recognition of its academic excellence and commitment ...

ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has conducted a tabletop exercise that explored possible responses to red tide and fish kill events in coordination with the Emergencies, Crises and Disaster Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC). The exercise gathered a total of 16 Abu Dhabi Government entities to test their readiness to confront and respond ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Finance held the Financial Media Forum on Wednesday in Dubai, under the theme “Government Financial Data.” This forum is part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen partnerships with media institutions, recognising the media’s role in raising financial awareness and offering insights into economic and financial developments in the UAE. Amidst the UAE’s rapid economic ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) on Wednesday announced that Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) will be the Strategic Partner for the upcoming Global Women’s Forum – Dubai 2024, taking place from November 26 to 27 at Madinat Jumeirah. This year’s forum marks the third consecutive year DWE is organising the event. The announcement further strengthens the long-standing ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC), in collaboration with the Turkish Defence and Aerospace Cluster Association (OSSA), organised the “UAE- Türkiye Defence Industry Cooperation Forum”, aimed to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in defence industry between the two friendly countries. Supported by the Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council, the forum was held at the Tawazun ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Healthpoint, part of the M42 group, has recently boosted its multi-speciality facility with the introduction of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). This new specialty is set to enhance the range of services available to patients by offering expert diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of conditions affecting the soft and hard tissues of the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM “Make-A-Wish” Foundation said that celebrating World Mental Health Day, recognised by the World Health Organisation on October 10 each year, represents an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of mental health for sick children alongside physical treatment. On this occasion, Hani Al-Zubaidi, CEO of the UAE-based “Make-A-Wish” Foundation, stated, “World Mental Health Day holds great ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, has announced this year’s finalists following deliberation by its esteemed jury. The winners will be announced at the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony on January 14 2025 as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The Zayed Sustainability Prize’s jury elected the 33 ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent congratulatory messages to President ...