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BEIRUT/WAM On Friday, 25th October, a UAE aid ship carrying 2,000 tonnes of urgent relief to the brotherly Lebanese people arrived at Beirut Port, as part of the ‘UAE Stands with Lebanon’ campaign which was launched at the beginning of October. The ship is part of the UAE’s continuous humanitarian support to Lebanon during the ongoing crisis, following the directives ...

WASHINGTON/WAM The World Bank Group announced on Thursday the “Gender Strategy 2030” aimed at boosting economic opportunities for more women. The targets, unveiled at a flagship event during the 2024 World Bank Group Annual Meetings, will focus on use of broadband, social protection, and access to capital. These efforts will contribute to one of the three pillars of the Gender ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME ZainTECH showcased its innovative approach to solutions and services with artificial intelligence and sustainability at GITEX 2024. Led by CEO Andrew Hanna, the company emphasized its AI-based solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also promote environmental responsibility. Among the stand out solutions is the Energy Management System, which helps organizations reduce costs and lower ...

WASHINGTON/WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced that the UAE has signed two agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to contribute to the financing of the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) and the Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST). The signing took place on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the IMF ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Held under the patronage of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADIPEC 2024 will take place in Abu Dhabi from November on 4 to 7 2024. Hosted by Adnoc Group at Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi, more than 184,000 attendees are expected, with more than 1,800 leading innovators, experts and visionaries from energy, ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s National Innovation Center par Excellence (NICE) to explore areas of collaboration to drive tech adoption and innovation. This strategic initiative aims to bolster Dubai’s global leadership in industrial innovation, attract investments, and enhance private sector participation in research and development. It will provide essential research ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday visited Al Ibdaa’ Model School – Cycle 1, in Al Twar-1, Dubai, which received the award for Best School during the 8th Arab Reading Challenge.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the vital role schools play in ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, has offered condolences on the passing of Mohamed Zayed Khalfan Al Mansoori. His Excellency attended the mourning majlis in Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra Region, and extended his deepest sympathies to the family for their loss, wishing them courage ...

KAZAN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the BRICS+ Summit held as part of the BRICS Summit, held from 22nd to 24th October, 2024, in Kazan, Russia. The summit was inaugurated by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, with the participation of heads of state and government, ministers, ...