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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Gabriel Boric Font, President of the Republic of Chile, today witnessed the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Chile. This took place during the official visit of the Chilean President to the UAE. The agreement aims to stimulate non-oil ...

SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved AED 21 million as compensation for the owners of properties affected by the restoration project of the Al Mansour Historic Fort in the East District of Khorfakkan. The compensation includes 29 people, who will be contacted to receive it soon. Mohammed Al ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met with top graduates from the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences’ (MBRU) Class of 2024. His Highness commended the MBRU graduates for their dedication and perseverance in striving for excellence throughout their educational journey. He urged them to continue ...

ABU DHABI/WAM In cooperation with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) in the UAE hosted a workshop in Abu Dhabi as part of its efforts to address global climate challenges and green energy needs. The workshop attracted distinguished experts from around the world to begin negotiations on a ...

  ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Monday received Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Djibouti. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed welcomed Minister Youssouf, and discussed with him aspects of enhancing bilateral relations and joint cooperation to serve the mutual benefit ...

FUJAIRAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, praised the special historical relations between the UAE and the Arab Republic of Egypt, based on the wise vision of the leadership of both countries. He noted that these relations are witnessing further development in various fields, serving the interests of both fraternal peoples. This ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Mohamed Saeed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Chile, stated that the forthcoming state visit of Gabriel Boric Font, President of the Republic of Chile, to the UAE tomorrow marks a historic occasion and a significant step forward in strengthening the strategic relations between the UAE and Chile. This visit marks the first official visit by ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Dina Boluarte of the Republic of Peru on the occasion of her 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 Sheikh Mansour ...

SHARJAH/WAM  The eighth edition of the “Al Dhaid Date Festival,” organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), concludes this evening at Expo Al Dhaid. The festival has seen remarkable participation from over 40 productive families who showcased a fantastic collection of handicrafts and ornamental pieces made from dry palm leaves, turning the exhibition showrooms and stalls into ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi received 4,379,258 worshippers and visitors in the first half of this year, a 31 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This number included 1,765,698 worshippers and fasting individuals and 2,584,425 visitors, while the number of users of the jogging track reached 29,135. The number of worshippers ...