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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, on the occasion of his country’s Independence 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/WAM Dubai Fashion Week (DFW), the city’s official fashion week co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3) and the Arab Fashion Council, launches its Spring/Summer 2025 edition tomorrow, Monday, 2nd September. Kicking off a week-long celebration of season-defining trends and exclusive launches, DFW will reinforce the city’s status as a global fashion capital with a spotlight on established and emerging designers ...

SHARJAH/WAM The Organisational Committee of Ports and Border Points in the emirate of Sharjah has reported that Al Madam border point facilitated the crossing of around 202,740 travellers in the first half of 2024. This figure underscores the operational efficiency and readiness of the emirate’s border crossings to manage the influx of inbound and outbound travelers around the clock. This ...

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Future Foundation has announced the participation of 40 government employees from 25 entities in the “Lead and Design Programme,” part of the ‘Design Gov’ initiative. The programme seeks to empower Emirati talent with advanced, specialised skills that drive innovation in the design of government services and operations. The programme provides participants with the essential tools to foresee ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, took a prominent role at the BRICS High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change in Moscow on 30th August 2024. The event comprised two sessions, the first covering “National Efforts to Combat Climate Change and Promote Sustainable Development”, and the second focusing on the “Cooperation ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The 21st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2024), organised by ADNEC Group in strategic partnership with Emirates Falconers Club at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, will host its largest ever auction of purebred camels on Thursday, 5th September. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in ...

DUBAI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai at Al Marmoom in Dubai. During the meeting, which was attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy ...

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 Noura bint Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today discussed various aspects of the relationship between the UAE and the European Union, including its member states, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council. The discussions focused on ways to develop and expand these relations to serve the common interests of all sides and foster growth ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed funding for the delivery of a critical polio vaccination drive in Gaza following the re-emergence of the virus within the territory. The campaign will be supported by a pledge of US$5 million from the UAE. Delivered in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, UNICEF and UNRWA, ...