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ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has revealed that Abu Dhabi will be the first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to implement the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) on a subnational level, following last year’s national level launch by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). The Paris Agreement on Climate Change ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence is gearing up for the 10th edition of “Union Fortress 10” military parade set to take place at Al Ain International Airport in Al Ain City on December 14 2024 under the theme “Pride and Loyalty, Pledge and Allegiance, Security and Prosperity.” “Union Fortress 10” aims to demonstrate pride in the UAE Armed Forces ...

DUBAI/WAM In an inspiring display of community spirit, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, led a record-breaking 278,000 runners in Dubai Run, presented by Mai Dubai, a 23 percent increase from last year’s edition. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed ...

SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, chaired, on Sunday, the 14th meeting of Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) Board of Trustees, at the Academy building in the University City of Sharjah. At the beginning of the meeting, the Ruler of Sharjah welcomed the attending members of the Board, appreciating the great ...

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), unveiled a groundbreaking new exhibition at the Museum of the Future. The museum’s new immersive experience, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Lulu Retail on Thursday announced its financial results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30 2024 in its first financial update since its record IPO on ADX. The company delivered robust revenue growth in Q3 2024, reaching $1.86 billion, up 6.1% YoY. In a press release on Thursday, Lulu said that the strong sales performance was ...

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed a number of regional issues of mutual interest during a telephone call with Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State. The two top diplomats reviewed developments in the Middle East and international efforts to achieve a sustainable ceasefire, aiming to safeguard civilian lives ...

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree establishing the Dibba Al Hisn Suburb Council in Dibba Al Hisn. According to the decree, the council will be chaired by Dr Salah Obaid Al Ghoul Al Salami, with the following members: Rashid Ahmed Rashid Khassaw Al Naqbi Ahmed ...

DOHA/WAM HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, headed the UAE delegation participating in the 41st GCC Interior Ministers’ Meeting, which took place in Doha, Qatar. The meeting agenda included discussions on initiatives to enhance cooperation and coordination for regional security, as well as technical reports and specialised topics presented ...

DUBAI/WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced the launch of the “Innovation Hub” at the Emirates Institute of Finance, a world-class centre for research, innovation, and development in the financial services sector. The initiative aligns with the UAE’s sustainable vision to promote technological transformation and develop specialised national competencies in financial innovation. The opening ceremony at the ...