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Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi honours ‘Tamayuz’ awards winners

SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, honoured the winners of the first edition of the “Tamayuz” Excellence Award on Thursday evening. The award, held at the level of institutions headed by H.H. Sheikh Sultan, aims to highlight the efforts of internal institutions, create a competitive environment among governmental and private entities, enhance ...

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Hazza bin Zayed receives delegation from Awqaf Abu Dhabi to review progress of Awqaf sector in Al Ain Region

AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Management Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi), led by Abdulhamid Mohammed Saeed, Chairman of the Authority, at the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Ain Region. The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed ...

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Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed explores future of finance in age of intelligence

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attended the first of this year’s Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed Ramadan sessions, titled “The Future of Finance in the Age of Intelligence”. The session, which took place at a dedicated lecture venue at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, featured as its keynote speaker ...

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DoH strengthens global healthcare collaborations with Russia

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has successfully concluded a strategic delegation visit to Russia. The visit fostered groundbreaking collaborations in healthcare innovation, precision medicine, genomics, and longevity research.The delegation engaged with senior officials, leading research centres, and industry pioneers, aligning with Abu Dhabi’s vision to build one of the world’s most intelligent and integrated healthcare ...

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UAE, Central African Republic CEPA to boost trade beyond AED3.67 billion

ABU DHABI/WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, stated that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and the Central African Republic reflects the leadership’s commitment to enhancing trade and investment cooperation with countries worldwide through economic diversification and sustainable development, supporting the UAE’s economic strategy. In statements to the Emirates News ...

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ADAFSA launches programme for early detection of plant diseases

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched a comprehensive programme to enhance the early detection of plant diseases and agricultural pests. This initiative forms part of the emirate’s sustainable agricultural development plan and ADAFSA’s biosecurity programme, which adopts a One Health approach integrating human, animal, plant, and environmental health. The programme aims ...

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UAE, Central African Republic Presidents discuss bilateral cooperation

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation, particularly in economic, trade, and investment sectors, as well as renewable energy, infrastructure, and other key development areas that serve the shared interests of both nations. During their ...

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Mansour bin Zayed joins Presidential Court employees for Ramadan Iftar banquet

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, joined the Presidential Court employees for a Ramadan Iftar banquet held at the Emirates Palace Hotel. During the banquet, organised by the Presidential Court, H.H. Sheikh Mansour and attendees exchanged Ramadan greetings and expressed well wishes for a blessed ...

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Buimerc rings Nasdaq Dubai’s bell for AED20m Fathers’ Endowment contribution

DUBAI/WAM Buimerc Corporation Ltd rang the market opening bell to mark its support of the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, in the presence of Hamed Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market and Nasdaq Dubai, as well as representatives from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), organisers of the campaign. Coinciding with Ramadan, the campaign honours fathers in the UAE ...

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