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Sharjah Ruler receives Minister of Education

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received on Wednesday morning at Al Badi Palace, Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of Education, and the accompanying delegation. H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan greeted the delegation warmly and praised the Ministry for its work in improving education. He also recognised ...

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Dubai showcases gaming ambitions at Gamescom 2025

COLOGNE / GERMANY/ WAM Dubai’s vision for the future of gaming took centre stage at Gamescom 2025, the world’s largest gaming event in Cologne, Germany. The Dubai Pavilion drew thousands of visitors, international delegations, and leading global companies eager to explore the vast opportunities offered by the emirate and the UAE in this rapidly growing sector. The pavilion marked the ...

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Chairwoman of Palestinian Women’s Union: UAE’s support enhances resilience of Palestinian women

CAIRO / WAM Amal Al-Agha, Chairwoman of the Palestinian Women’s Union in Cairo, praised the United Arab Emirates and the General Women’s Union for their crucial support of Palestinian women. She highlighted that the continuous humanitarian and food aid has significantly helped Palestinian women persevere and face the ongoing challenges in Gaza. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al-Agha ...

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Reem Finance signs agreements with ADX to enhance investor participation

ABU DHABI / WAM Reem Finance and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), one of the region’s fastest-growing exchanges, signed two agreements to allow more investors access to IPOs and trade securities on ADX. The aim is to make the process faster, simpler and more accessible for a growing base of investors. The agreements were signed at a ceremony attended by ...

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Mohammed bin Rashid amends name of ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment’

DUBAI/ WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. (36) of 2025 amending the name of the “Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment” (MBRCH) to the “Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment”. According to the Decree, ...

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Dewa’s Green Hydrogen project surpasses 100 tonnes in output

DUBAI / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that DEWA’s Green Hydrogen project has produced more than 100 tonnes of green hydrogen since its launch in May 2021. Most of this was used to produce over 1.15 gigawatt hours (GWh) of clean electricity via a hydrogen gas engine, helping ...

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FANR hosts ‘Customer Council’ meeting to enhance customer experience

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) hosted its first Customer Council meeting as part of its commitment to customer excellence and the UAE Government’s Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme. The Customer Council brought together over 30 representatives from the nuclear and radiation sector, including licensees from the industrial, medical, and other fields. The session was followed ...

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AD Ports expands operations in Angola with key agreements

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group on Tuesday announced the signing of an agreement to develop a digital Single Logistics Trade Window solution for Angola’s trade regulator – Agência Reguladora de Certificação de Carga e Logística de Angola (ARCCLA), and the purchase of 30 new trucks and 45 new trailers with an approximate value of US$6 million for its ...

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Sultan Al Qasimi approves SMA’s general organisational structure

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree that formally approves the overall organisational structure of the Sharjah Museums Authority. As outlined in the Emiri Decree, the general organisational framework for the Sharjah Museums Authority is established, and the Sharjah Executive Council will proceed ...

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Mohammed bin Rashid amends name of ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment’

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. (36) of 2025 amending the name of the “Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment” (MBRCH) to the “Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment”. According to the ...

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