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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday welcomed Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Minister of Interior of the State of Kuwait. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah conveyed the greetings of His Highness ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched a series of initiatives to encourage community members to reduce electricity and water consumption. The awareness programmes in schools and households will promote sustainability and conservation efforts among Abu Dhabi’s next generation as Abu Dhabi advances its efforts toward achieving the UAE’s 2050 net zero goals. Education is ...

DUBAI / WAM The DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organisation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), marking the International Day of Charity. The MoU aims to strengthen collaboration on humanitarian and educational initiatives, highlighting both organisations’ dedication to advancing global humanitarian objectives and promoting educational programmes that support sustainable development. The MoU was ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Mohammed Rashid Al Hameli, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH), received a delegation from Singapore led by Minister of Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli, at the university’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The two sides discussed opportunities for future cooperation that will be encapsulated in an agreement ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Princess Latifah bint Abdulaziz Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today received Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Minister of Interior of the State of Kuwait, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed ...

SHARJAH/WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Wednesday opened the 13th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF). HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness and Dr. Adesina discussed cooperation between the UAE and the African Development Bank Group. They also explored ways to strengthen coordination ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered a pardon for the Bangladeshi nationals involved in last month’s protests and disturbances across several emirates. The decision includes cancelling the sentences of those convicted and arranging for their deportation. In line with His Highness’ directive, Dr. Hamad Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, has issued an order ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Board of Directors of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has approved the distribution of interim dividends of 8.40 fils per share for the first half of 2024. In a disclosure to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Tuesday, Yahsat said that the dividends are equivalent to 8.40% of the nominal value of the share, representing ...