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DUBAI/WAM The National Health and Nutrition Survey 2024-2025 campaign has received a positive response from the community and the targeted groups in particular. This shows how effective MoHAP’s awareness campaigns have been, in partnership with key stakeholders, in emphasising the importance of survey results for public health and quality of life in the country. By using accurate data and solid ...

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, congratulated the first cohort of scholars selected for the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme in its inaugural year. H.H. emphasised that the programme embodies the vision of His ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) announced Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), as the official destination sponsor for its 21st edition. This year’s event will take place from 31st August to 8th September 2024 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. As ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE National Pavilion is set to participate in the 14th edition of the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) 2024, which will take place at Aqaba International Exhibitions and Conferences Centre in the Kingdom of Jordan from 3rd to 5th September. Over 300 international defence and security companies from 38 countries will attend SOFEX, one of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the UAE outside oil and gas, today announced that over 110 women have joined the company since Emirati Women’s Day 2023, including 67 UAE Nationals. EGA now employs over 550 women in the UAE in total, including more than 195 in operations. The company is aiming for 25 per cent ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, (Mother of the Nation) Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), today highlighted how Emirati Women’s Day is a profound reflection of the journey, achievements and successes of Emirati women. In a speech delivered on ...

AL ARISH/WAM As part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 operation, the UAE has provided world-class medical services, successfully performing complex surgeries for wounded and injured Palestinians at its floating hospital established in Al Arish. The initiative aims to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people. The Prosthetics Centre at the UAE Floating Hospital continues to fit artificial limbs for those ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated His Excellency Professor Muhammad Yunus on assuming his new duties as the Chief Adviser of the interim government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. His Highness expressed his hope that Muhammad Yunus’ leadership would bring prosperity to his country and people. His Highness also underscored his eagerness ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group), the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, and UAE-based Apex Engineering Industries have announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement for the establishment of a state-of-the-art facility in KEZAD Area A – Al Ma’mourah. To be developed with an AED90 million investment by Apex Engineering, the plant ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers Club, the 21st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2024) will take place from 31st August to 8th September 2024, at the ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi. A press conference held ...