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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received the credentials of several newly appointed ambassadors representing various countries.| The ceremony took place in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. During the reception held at Qasr Al Watan ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Liwa International Festival 2025 (LIWA 2025) will take place from December 13 to January 4 in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region, drawing large crowds of motorsports fans and families for an action-packed schedule of racing, entertainment, and cultural activities. LIWA 2025 combines adrenaline-pumping racing, drifting and dune bashing, alongside live entertainment, family fun and unique ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Participants at the third edition of the Global Media Congress (GMC 2024) highlighted the pivotal role of youth in shaping the future of advanced media, noting that this ambitious demographic is central to the transformation of the media industry by combining passion, creativity, and openness to adopting the latest technologies. They stated to the Emirates News ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has announced the launch of its innovative “ADAFSA Learning Hub” during the Global Food Week. This milestone coincides with the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition (ADIFE), held from November 26 to 28 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The initiative is part of ADAFSA’s ongoing ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has launched a public consultation project focused on air quality and noise to ensure that the voices of the community in Abu Dhabi are heard and represented. The agency will be actively soliciting input from the public regarding proposed policies, ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited Dubai International Airport, to review Emirates’ latest signature aircraft type to join the airline’s fleet, the Airbus A350. He was accompanied by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai; ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi City Municipality celebrated the UAE’s 53rd Eid Al Etihad with a vibrant celebration at its headquarters. The celebration featured a mix of activities that embodied the spirit of the occasion, symbolising unity and sustainability. Attendees also received Ghaf saplings to commemorate the day. The event included traditional Ayala and Harbiya performances, an impressive military ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is organising a series of interactive workshops, captivating performances, and cultural experiences inspired by the UAE’s heritage and history across its cultural and heritage sites to celebrate the 53rd Eid Al Etihad. Scheduled from December 2-4, these events reflect Dubai Culture’s commitment to enhancing the presence of heritage and instilling ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Following its soft launch in October 2023, PureHealth has revealed a huge surge in users of Pura, the group’s AI-enabled app. With more than 140,000 downloads to date, Pura aims to improve quality of life and lifespans by providing individuals with personalised data, empowering them to improve their health through user-friendly tools and tailored ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 2,269 inmates from correctional institutions across the UAE on the occasion of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad. His Highness also pledged to cover all fines and penalties imposed on the inmates, who had been sentenced for a variety of offences. This ...