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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE In celebration of the Global Day of Parents, the Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has launched a series of initiatives aimed at promoting a more supportive family environment to encourage holistic early childhood development in the UAE. These initiatives are outcomes of local research funded by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has received 21 international awards from prestigious international institutions specialising in evaluating outstanding organisations across various fields, including awards from prominent international organisations and United Nations (UN) affiliated bodies. ADAFSA received the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) award, an initiative by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi, has issued eight new licenses to non-profit organisations, bringing the total number to 99 by year-end. Licensing non-profit companies aims to improve their services and address social priorities, enhancing the quality of life for communities across the emirate. Licensing non-profit organisations also aims to empower the entities ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) on Thursday reported its business transactions update for 2024. The company acquired 83 aircraft, of which 30 were owned and 53 were managed and sold 68 aircraft, including 19 owned and 49 managed. During the past year, DAE signed 233 lease agreements, extensions, and amendments for 190 owned aircraft and 43 managed aircraft. The company ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has issued a resolution appointing His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan as Director General of Abu Dhabi Police.

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued an Emiri decree appointing His Excellency Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, as Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, and Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, member of the ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 2025 with a captivating drone and fireworks display, setting two new Guinness World Records titles for the “largest aerial display of a tree formed by multirotors/drones” and the “largest aerial image of a seashell formed by multirotors/drones”. Dubbed “Our Story in the Sky,” the show celebrated the emirate’s natural and cultural heritage, redefining ...

ABU DAHBI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi’s Creative Media Authority (CMA) has welcomed 95 students from CNN Academies around the world to join 45 locally based students in the CNN Academy Simulation Week, as the fourth successful cycle of CNN Academy Abu Dhabi comes to a close. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President and Chief Executive ...

UMM AL QAIWAIN/WAM The Emirate of Umm Al Qaiwain welcomed 2025 with a variety of events and dazzling fireworks displays along the Al Khor Waterfront, attended by large crowds of residents and visitors. The events, organised by the Department of Tourism and Archaeology – Umm Al Qaiwain, featured a wide range of entertainment activities, including musical performances, children’s activities, and ...

SHARJAH/WAM The 21st Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival will run from January 6 to 12, featuring over 70 poets, literary critics, and media personalities from across the Arab world and several African nations. The festival is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al ...