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DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Future Foundation has announced the participation of 40 government employees from 25 entities in the “Lead and Design Programme,” part of the ‘Design Gov’ initiative. The programme seeks to empower Emirati talent with advanced, specialised skills that drive innovation in the design of government services and operations. The programme provides participants with the essential tools to foresee ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, took a prominent role at the BRICS High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change in Moscow on 30th August 2024. The event comprised two sessions, the first covering “National Efforts to Combat Climate Change and Promote Sustainable Development”, and the second focusing on the “Cooperation ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The 21st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2024), organised by ADNEC Group in strategic partnership with Emirates Falconers Club at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, will host its largest ever auction of purebred camels on Thursday, 5th September. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in ...

DUBAI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai at Al Marmoom in Dubai. During the meeting, which was attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Princess Noura bint Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today discussed various aspects of the relationship between the UAE and the European Union, including its member states, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council. The discussions focused on ways to develop and expand these relations to serve the common interests of all sides and foster growth ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed funding for the delivery of a critical polio vaccination drive in Gaza following the re-emergence of the virus within the territory. The campaign will be supported by a pledge of US$5 million from the UAE. Delivered in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, UNICEF and UNRWA, ...

SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Friday visited Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan, one of the oldest libraries in the world, founded in 1609. His Highness was received, upon his arrival, by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority; Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Emirates Airline’s Divisional ...

ABU DHABI,/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to King Maha Vajiralongkorn of the Kingdom of Thailand over the victims of the floods caused by heavy rains that resulted in several deaths and injuries, wishing all the injured a speedy recovery. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Louvre Abu Dhabi has unveiled new loans and acquisitions in its galleries, many on view for the first time in the GCC region. Highlighting new stories of cross-cultural connections, the additions aim to reflect the museum’s efforts to showcase the history of human creativity, and attract both first-time and returning visitors to the museum. Manuel Rabaté, ...