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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has announced the provision of AED36.7 million ($10 million) to contribute to the reconstruction of some Turkish regions that were affected by wildfires and floods that swept through these areas. The move follows the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to further progress the technological development and future planning of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors. In line with DCT Abu Dhabi’s strategic vision of digital transformation to enhance ...

DUBAI / WAM The governments of the UAE and Germany have discussed ways of establishing a framework for launching new action plans in the energy sector as part of the completion of the “Declaration of Intent” of the joint cooperation signed by both countries in 2017. Both sides agreed to launch an extensive programme that includes forming an action team ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday toured the pavilions of Greece, Australia, Slovak Republic and Estonia at Expo 2020. Speaking during the tour, His Highness said, “Expo 2020 has created a wonderful platform for celebrating the richness, breadth and diversity of ...

DUBAI / WAM Nakheel on Wednesday launched the new “Jebel Ali Village”, a redevelopment of one of the most treasured areas of Dubai into an upscale residential community. Jebel Ali Village will be transformed into a gated, hillside collection of luxury villas set among lush green spaces. The first phase of four and five bedroom villas is on sale from ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, has extended his warmest greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Art announced the lineup of 50 local, regional, and international galleries participating in the fair’s 13th edition. Artworks from 19 countries will be presented by 14 new galleries and 36 returning galleries, convening at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi from November 17-21. Dyala Nusseibeh, Director, Abu Dhabi Art, said, “We are delighted to ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Bader Mohammed is an Emirati gentleman with a passion for acquiring rare sports and classic cars. He has expressed his interest to acquire classic and sports cars, as a result of his passion and interest in assembling, using and riding them, explaining that although he loves this hobby, it is very expensive. Bader serves as ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, in collaboration with Rafed, the UAE’s primary group purchasing organisation (GPO) for the supply chain of essential medical equipment, has announced the procurement of AstraZeneca’s AZD7442 medication. The new medication is specifically designed to prevent severe infection and death in non-vaccinated ...

Dubai / WAM Nakheel on Wednesday launched the new “Jebel Ali Village”, a redevelopment of one of the most treasured areas of Dubai into an upscale residential community. Jebel Ali Village will be transformed into a gated, hillside collection of luxury villas set among lush green spaces. The first phase of four and five bedroom villas is on sale from ...