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DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai has approved the five-year plan for internal roads (2025-2029). The plan encompasses 21 projects spreading across 12 residential, commercial, and industrial areas, with a total of 634 km of new roads costing AED 3.7 billion. This plan reflects His Highness’s keenness ...

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, chaired a meeting of the Council as part of his regular engagement with the judiciary to stay informed about its latest initiatives and strategic plans. During the meeting, ...

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, in his capacity as Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (89) of 2024 appointing Ahmad Ali Ahmad Meftah Al Marzouqi as CEO of the Central Accounts Sector at the Department ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the Mother of the Nation (MOTN) Festival will return to the emirate for the eighth edition from 28 November to 31 December 2024. The festival will feature various family-friendly activities across the emirate. Inspired by space exploration, fantasy, and adventure, visitors can take part in ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Friday, received a delegation from the University of Michigan, USA, at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City. Sheikh Saud welcomed the visiting academic delegation and discussed with them opportunities to advance higher education, strengthen partnerships in the academic ...

DUBAI/WAM H.H. 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, issued Executive Council Resolution No. 81 of 2024 approving the Succession Planning System for Emirati employees in the Government of Dubai. The new resolution aims to strengthen corporate risk management, ensure business ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree No. 142 of 2024 forming the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Philanthropies under the chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian ...

GAZA/WAM Two convoys carrying various Emirati humanitarian aid entered the Gaza Strip this week via the Egyptian Rafah Crossing, bringing the total number of convoys to date to 121. The aid is part of the UAE’s relief efforts under “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” and reflects the nation’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people during these challenging times. The two ...

SHARJAH/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Al Dhaid, met on Thursday with an academic delegation from University of Liverpool, at Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre, in the university city of Sharjah. During the meeting, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah welcomed the visiting ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) is participating for the tenth consecutive year in the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024, taking place in London from November 5 to 7. The centre’s participation in this event is driven by WTM’s status as one of the world’s premier tourism exhibitions, attracting distinguished audiences and key stakeholders from the ...