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UAE Ministry of Finance completes participation in second round of Finance Track Working Group Meetings

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has completed its participation in the second round of working group meetings under the Finance Track of the 2024 G20 in Brasília, Brazil, held between March and April 2024. The ministry participated in working group meetings that included the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), the Global Alliance against Hunger and ...

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Masdar, EGA to work together on aluminium decarbonisation

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company “Masdar”, one of the world’s largest clean energy companies, and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, agreed an alliance to work together on aluminium decarbonisation and low-carbon aluminium growth opportunities. The signing was witnessed by Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and ...

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UAE pledges $100 million to support Sudanese people at Paris conference

PARIS / WAM Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in meetings during the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan, held in Paris, which was co-organised by France, Germany and the European Union (EU). The conference was attended by several countries as well as international and regional organisations aiming to further advance peace initiatives in Sudan. During the ...

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Syria on Evacuation Day

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on the occasion of Evacuation Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime ...

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MoI announces end of weather fluctuations, efforts continue to complete recovery phase

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Ministry of Interior (MoI), in collaboration with the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the National Centre of Meteorology, and strategic partners, has announced the end of the weather fluctuations, with rainfall stopping and weather conditions gradually improving. MoI highlighted the efforts of the field teams that worked in a preventive manner and will continue ...

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UAE President and Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional developments

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and boost collaboration for the mutual benefit of the two nations. They also addressed key regional and international issues of ...

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WAM signs media cooperation agreement with TV BRICS

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Emirates News Agency (WAM) has signed a media cooperation agreement with TV BRICS, the international network of media partners from the BRICS countries. The agreement, signed virtually by WAM Director-General Mohamed Jalal Alrayssi and TV BRICS CEO Janna Tolstikova, paves the way for daily news exchange in various languages, including text, images, and videos. This content ...

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ADNEC Group, Tadweer Group sign MoU to enhance sustainable waste practices

ABU DHABI/ WAM ADNEC Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tadweer Group to establish a framework for strengthened collaboration in waste management and sustainability practices. The MoU will cover a range of activities including the introduction of expanded waste management systems and solutions. The parties will also advocate for sustainable practices and seek to leverage the value ...

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Zayed International Airport remains fully operational despite recent adverse weather

ABU DHABI/WAM Zayed International Airport remains fully operational despite recent adverse weather. Abu Dhabi Airports is closely collaborating with airlines and service staff to continue serving passengers smoothly. Passengers are advised to check their respective airlines’ websites, and social media feeds, ahead of arriving at the airport. Within the last 24 hours, 21 flights, including one freighter and 20 passenger ...

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