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SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) is offering a wide range of educational and engaging activities for children and adults this summer. The Summer School programme, which runs from July 8 to August 28, will enhance the artistic and crafting skills of the participants through technical courses and workshops led by experienced artists. Offered in English and/or Arabic, the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Salem Suhail Al Neyadi presented his credentials to Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), as UAE ambassador to the organisation during the official reception ceremony that took place at the organisation’s headquarters in the French capital, Paris. Al Neyadi is the first UAE ambassador to the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the launch of a public awareness campaign to help taxpayers understand and meet their obligations under the Corporate Tax Law. This is part of FTA’s efforts to ensure a smooth implementation of Federal Decree-Law No.47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (the “Corporate Tax Law”) which ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers Club (EFC), the 20th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex 2023), will be held from September 2-8. The exhibition, which is the largest of its kind in the ...

DUBAI / WAM Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and The Future, and Ahmad Alkhallafi, Managing Director for UAE & Africa at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch GovTech, an initiative to develop innovative digital solutions tailored to the needs of government entities. The initiatives aim to improve ...

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Emiri Decree No. (46) of 2023, promoting Mona Abdelkareem Al Yafei, Director of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS), to the position of Director-General. The decree, published in the official gazette, takes effect immediately.

ABU DHABI / WAM Companies certified under the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s (MoIAT) National In-Country Value (ICV) programme can avail special rates on shipping and miles on Etihad Airways flights from July 1 until October 1. The initiative is part of a partnership between MoIAT and the airline, which was announced at this year’s “Make it in the ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (Dewa) Innovation Centre has successfully concluded the second edition of the “Integrated Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Designer” training 2023, in collaboration with TUV Rheinland Academy. The training focusses on solar PV systems and plants, design methods, installation, testing and maintenance, and evaluating solar PV projects. Twenty participants completed the training, followed by ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Maison Luxe, the iconic luxury multi-brand retailer of watches and jewelry located in Dubai Mall, hosted an exclusive event on June 21st for the grand launch of four captivating watches from the Riviera collection by Baume & Mercier. The occasion showcased the exceptional craftsmanship and enduring elegance the Baume & Mercier is renowned for. With a ...