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ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has announced a revised volunteering policy aimed at enhancing community participation and streamlining the volunteer experience. The updated policy seeks to foster a more inclusive and efficient volunteering environment that aligns with professional standards and preserves UAE’s cultural heritage. The policy introduces simplified procedures and enhanced flexibility for volunteers ...

ABU DHABI/WAM G42, the UAE-based leading technology holding group, announced its participation in GITEX GLOBAL 2024 from 14th-18th October 2024. In a statement on Thursday, the company said that it will showcase how a new concept of an ‘Intelligence Grid’ will set a new standard for scalable AI solutions across critical sectors, including government, healthcare, and energy. Building on recent ...

SHARJAH/ WAM HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, ceremonially commenced the second regular session of the eleventh legislative term of the Sharjah Consultative Council on Thursday morning. The event took place in the presence of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and HH Sheikh Sultan ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has visited Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi at his residence in Abu Dhabi. During the visit, His Highness checked in on Al Bowardi’s health, praying for his continued good health and well-being. Sheikh Mansour and Al Bowardi, along with his ...

DUBAI / WAM Medlab Middle East, the region’s largest medical laboratory event, will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 3 to 6 2025. The 2024 edition generated an estimated business value of $670 million (AED 2.46 billion), driving laboratory growth across the region. The 2025 edition is expected to attract over 20,000 attendees and 900 exhibitors ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), participated in the G20 Ministerial Session held in the Republic of Brazil. The session aimed to drive collaboration among G20 member countries and highlight opportunities and challenges in the energy sector and climate action. At the meeting, Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), discussed with Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia, several bilateral issues of mutual interest. The two sides reviewed the development of relations between the two countries and explored ways to enhance them across various sectors, ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Chairman of Etihad Rail, has met with several ministerial representatives and transport sector leaders to discuss key visions and strategies to enhance cooperation and unify global efforts, aiming to achieve a ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the 18th edition of Al Dhafra Festival will begin on October 21 2024. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the festival will be a highlight of the camel mazayna season in the Abu Dhabi, running until January ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, stated that the UAE Railway Programme plays a pivotal role in shaping the sector’s path for years to come, as the programme includes the development of a national network of railway projects connecting the seven emirates, major cities, ports, and industrial areas in the UAE. This would contribute ...