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ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare provider in the MENA region, to advance Abu Dhabi’s standing as a global hub for medical tourism. The collaboration is a gateway to world-class healthcare for international patients and expands access to medical services for Etihad employees ...

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has received Dana White, CEO and President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The meeting explored ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership with the UFC, which has led to hosting numerous global championships and elevated ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the results of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) Year In Review report for 2024. During the past year, MBRGI, the largest humanitarian and aid organisation of its kind in the region, spent a total ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday welcomed to Qasr Al Bateen a high-level delegation that included representatives from Erth Zayed Philanthropies and its affiliate entities, along with over 90 key public and private sector donors, commending their important contributions to advancing the UAE’s local and global humanitarian and philanthropic mission. His Highness ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has received executive management of Cleveland Clinic, who are visiting the UAE to mark the 10th anniversary of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed and executive management of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Michael D Higgins of Ireland on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Rabdan Academy has been awarded the prestigious Institutional Excellence Certificate (Validated by EFQM) by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), becoming the first higher education institution in the UAE to achieve this distinguished recognition. This milestone reflects the academy’s deep commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and global best practices. By implementing the EFQM Excellence Model, Rabdan Academy ...

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME For the month of Ramadan, Ting Irie Abu Dhabi the beachside Jamaican Restaurant & Lounge on Al Saadiyat Island has introduced an exclusive four-course iftar set menu celebrating a blend of Jamaican flavours with a Middle Eastern flair. Featuring alfresco seating with bamboo furniture and ambient lighting, the restaurant is ideal for a relaxing Iftar while enjoying ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Borouge Plc, a leading petrochemicals company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefins solutions, will seek shareholder approval for a share buyback and final 2024 dividend at its in-person and virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 7, providing the option for the company to purchase up to 2.5 percent of its issued share capital. The proposal comes after ...

ACCRA/WAM Dr Abdulla Murad Al Mandoos presented his credentials as UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana, to John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, during an official ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Accra. Al Mandoos conveyed the greetings of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al ...