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SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and the Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday welcomed Dr Ahmed bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the UAE, at Al Badi Palace in Sharjah. During the meeting, the Ruler of Sharjah received a note from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced that applications for the Abu Dhabi Scholarships (ADS) programme are open now for the 2025 intake until April 30. Since its launch in 2015, the ADS programme has equipped Emirati students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in critical sectors. To date, more ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) partnered to support and enable the property technology (Proptech) sector. The collaboration aims to enhance research, development, and technological innovation, as well as ease of doing business in Dubai, and to contribute to the growth of emerging startups, small and medium and innovative enterprises ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Members of the UAE-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Federal National Council (FNC), headed by Sarah Mohammed Falkinaz, Chairperson of the Group, held discussions with Modesta Petrauskaitė, Head of the Group for Inter-Parliamentary Relations with the UAE, on Monday at FNC headquarters. During the meeting, Falkinaz emphasised the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Lithuania ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), recently presided over the 112th meeting of the IUCN Council in Antigua, Guatemala. The meeting serves as a pivotal moment for the organisation. Delegates are assessing the progress achieved in 2024 while charting the path for 2025 and beyond. A central focus ...

DUBAI / WAM HH Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, witnessed the competitions of the sixth edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2025. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Interior and hosted by the Dubai Police General HQs at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai, the event drew the presence ...

DUBAI/ WAM Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced the successful conclusion of the Hatta Winter initiative activities, which drew an unprecedented number of visitors from across the UAE and the wider region. Held under the directives and patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of ...

DUBAI/ WAM The Museum of the Future, in partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has unveiled a prototype of the aerial taxi developed by Joby Aviation. Exhibited on the museum’s Tomorrow, Today floor, the prototype highlights Dubai’s forward-thinking vision for smart, sustainable transportation and its commitment to the Dubai Self-Driving Strategy. The aerial taxi initiative is a cornerstone ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The UAE has strengthened its global leadership in solar energy through substantial investments in renewable energy projects, advancing its sustainability and climate neutrality goals. These ambitious projects demonstrate the UAE’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The UAE currently hosts three of the largest solar power plants in the world, targeting a clean energy production capacity ...

UMM AL QAIWAIN/ WAM The Umm Al Qaiwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry recorded exceptional achievements in 2024, with the value of its members’ exports and re-exports exceeding AED15.1 billion, marking a 399 percent growth compared to 2023. These accomplishments reflect the steady economic growth in Umm Al Qaiwain and its efforts to enhance economic diversification and establish itself as ...