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AL AIN / WAM The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity and its partners today announced the launch of “Beginnings Fund” a major new philanthropic initiative committed to accelerating maternal and newborn survival in Africa. The launch took place at Kanad Hospital in Al Ain, the first modern hospital to be established in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by ...

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, today opened the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a leading global event for the travel and tourism industry, being held from 28 April to 1 May at the Dubai World ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received Elmer Schialer Salcedo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Peru, in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two top diplomats discussed ways of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and prospects to enhance avenues of joint ...

DUBAI/ WAM Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), said that Dubai tourism has enjoyed a 3% year-on-year growth during Q1 2025. “Whereas we have already come back in 2023 with record numbers, and it was a great year for us, 2024 saw a ...

DUBAI/ WAM Dubai has officially gained recognition as the first Certified Autism Destination in the Eastern Hemisphere – a designation which underscores a citywide effort to make the tourism proposition more accessible and inclusive for all residents and visitors. This achievement aligns with key priorities of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, by championing talent development, social inclusion, and quality of ...

DUBAI/ WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, has launched the “Digital Wallet” as part of its digital services package aligned with the UAE’s strategy for comprehensive digital transformation of government services. The “Digital Wallet” allows corporate customers to make payments for MoHRE’s services and settle fees and financial obligations instantly. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Elmer Schialer Salcedo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Peru, emphasised that the relations between Peru and the UAE stand as a successful model of joint efforts to expand cooperation across vital sectors. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Salcedo highlighted that bilateral relations began in the 1990s and have since seen significant growth, ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Borouge Plc on Monday announced a series of strategic asset expansion projects to accelerate its growth, contributing annually between $165 million and $200 million (AED600 million – AED730 million) in EBITDA. The company has awarded two major contracts aimed at boosting the nameplate capacity of its second ethane cracker (EU2) and the fourth and fifth polyethylene units ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced on Monday at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai that the expansion of Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is set to open to the public this summer. Gearing up for a summer like never before, this phase of the waterpark’s expansion will significantly enhance ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has issued Ministerial Resolution No (34) of 2025 regarding the recognition of qualifications issued by foreign higher education institutions (HEIs). The resolution outlines key conditions, including verifying the qualification’s authenticity, and ensuring that the issuing HEI is legally established, licensed and accredited by the relevant accreditation body ...