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ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the 22nd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) will take place from  August 30 to September 7, 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The upcoming edition is expected ...

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Preparatory Committee for the UAE’s Participation in COP29, has stressed the importance of following up on the implementation of the historic UAE Consensus to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius. This came as Sheikh Abdullah chaired the committee’s ...

ABU DHABI/WAM In a groundbreaking move towards a sustainable future, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport has announced the launch of its cutting-edge Green bus service starting on Thursday. These buses are powered by clean hydrogen and electric energy. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the Green Bus Programme, developed by ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE PureHealth has marked the graduation of the second cohort of its Emirati Development Centre (EDC), in a ceremony that celebrated their achievements. The event commemorated the graduation of 121 Emirati talent from across PureHealth who participated in the EDC programme, a dedicated initiative by PureHealth aimed at developing highly skilled Emirati workforce, in line with the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, on Thursday discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts to enhance and expand the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. During the talks at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday received Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, who is visiting the UAE as the head of a high-level delegation. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum welcomed Li Qiang ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday met with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting took place at the residence of the King of Bahrain in the capital. His Highness and His Majesty discussed ...

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has announced the launch of the Dubai AI Security Policy, marking a proactive and pioneering step in the region. This policy aims to bolster confidence in AI solutions and technologies, promote their growth and development, and mitigate electronic security risks. The policy was unveiled during DESC’s participation as the official cybersecurity partner in ...

GENEVA/WAM Dr Richard Peeperkorn, Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, extended special thanks to the UAE for its contributions and collaboration with the organisation in Gaza. During a virtual press conference held on Thursday from Gaza with journalists in Geneva, Dr Peeperkorn stated that the organisation, in partnership with the UAE, organised a medical ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Metro has celebrated its 15th anniversary on  September 9, marking a significant milestone in its journey of transforming the city’s mass urban transit. A symbol of Dubai’s spirit of innovation and excellence, the metro has become a vital lifeline connecting key areas across Dubai, providing reliable and sustainable transport for residents and visitors alike. Since opening on 9 ...