ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Member of the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA), has chaired the board meeting of ADQ, an active sovereign investor driving growth and prosperity for Abu Dhabi, in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of Directors of ADQ. His ...
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Hazza bin Zayed receives delegation from UAE University
AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) to review ongoing academic and research development projects and initiatives in Al Ain. The discussion covered the university’s latest programmes, which aim to foster innovation and advance knowledge within the higher education ...
Read More »DCT Abu Dhabi announces cultural events for Ramadan
ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled a month-long programme of cultural events, activities, and workshops for Ramadan 2025, offering residents and visitors a chance to celebrate the traditions and spirit of the holy month. As part of its commitment to preserving and promoting Abu Dhabi’s cultural heritage while ...
Read More »GPSSA clarifies conditions for insured Emiratis purchasing service years
ABU DHABI / WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) said that insured Emiratis who wish to receive a lucrative pension rate and retire early may revert to purchasing inactive service years in addition to their actual employment period, as per federal pension laws. GPSSA’s service “Purchase of Service Years” differs from one federal law to another. According ...
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid issues law on DIFC Courts
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 and Ruler of Dubai, issued Law No (2) of 2025, pertaining to the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (DIFC Courts). Provisions of the new law seek to regulate the judicial and administrative aspects ...
Read More »Sharjah Ramadan Majlis discusses ways to develop economy
SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Ramadan Majlis 2025 convened in Mleiha, focusing on Sharjah’s industrial future and its impact on regional and local economic growth, especially regarding manufacturing. Under the theme “Sharjah: Shaping the Future, Empowering Growth”, the event convened in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, ...
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree to restructure Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation
DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. (10) of 2025 to restructure the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) chaired by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime ...
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid receives Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, exchanging Ramadan greeting
DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, at Zabeel Palace on Sunday in the presence of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, ...
Read More »DoH’s Visiting Physician Programme supports over 3,200 complex cases
ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Since the launch of the Visiting Physician Programme by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, in 2021, 3,277 patients have consulted and received medical treatment from a group of esteemed international experts in rare and complex medical cases, as of December 2024. The programme aims ...
Read More »Alfardan contributes AED5m to Fathers’ Endowment campaign
DUBAI/WAM Alfardan Group announced a contribution of AED5 million in support of the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, coinciding with Ramadan, with the aim of establishing a AED1 billion endowment fund that provides sustainable healthcare for the poor and needy in underprivileged communities. Mohammed ...
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