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ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE  The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has highlighted the key achievements in implementing key initiatives and programmes under the Abu Dhabi Strategy for People of Determination from 2020 to 2024. The diverse initiatives were implemented in collaboration with 13 governmental entities, contributing to the creation of numerous pioneering programmes aimed at improving services ...

NGERULMUD/WAM On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Omar Shehadeh, Special Envoy of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States, attended the inauguration ceremony of the President and new government of Palau, which was held in the capital, Ngerulmud. Shehadeh conveyed the congratulations of President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed ...

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC has retained its position as the UAE’s most valuable brand for an extraordinary seventh consecutive year, according to a new report from Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation consultancy. ADNOC’s brand value increased by 25% year-on-year to reach $18.9 billion in 2025, growing more than 300% since 2017 to become the Middle East’s ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Government has announced the “Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027,” advancing the emirate’s transformation towards an AI-powered government. Implemented by the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) in collaboration with Abu Dhabi government entities, the strategy aims to position the emirate as a global leader in AI-driven government and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received His Excellency Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior. During the meeting, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed recent developments in Afghanistan and explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation to serve the mutual interests of both nations, particularly in ...

AL AIN/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Tuesday received Tugay Tunçer, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the UAE, at Al Maqam Palace in Al Ain City. H.H. Sheikh Mansour and the Turkish Ambassador exchanged cordial conversations and discussed ways to strengthen and develop ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has issued a regulation concerning reconciliation and appeal procedures related to environmental administrative violations and fines within the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The regulation provided a clear mechanism for both reconciliation and appeal processes, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for each procedure, promoting transparency, and encouraging violators to reconcile ...

AL AIN / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has launched the ‘100,000 Seedlings’ initiative, aimed at distributing seedlings to public schools across the UAE. The initiative seeks to promote awareness among students about the significance of agriculture, planting, and greening efforts, aligning with the goals of the ‘National Agriculture ...

FUJAIRAH/WAM The Second International Orthopedic Congress, organised by Fujairah Hospital under the Emirates Health Services, concluded on Tuesday. This two-day event served as a scientific platform, attracting a distinguished group of doctors, experts, and researchers in specialised fields and complex orthopedic surgeries from around the globe. The primary goal was to showcase the latest research and innovative medical technologies while ...

ABU DHABI/WAM M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence and technology, is set to lead conversations and debates on the critical areas for local and international collaboration to support global progress in healthcare at Arab Health 2025. The four-day event will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 27th-30th January, under the theme “Where the World ...