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SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation “Ruwad,” affiliated with the Department of Economic Development, has adopted a package of incentives and supportive measures for its member projects affected by the recent weather conditions in mid-April. Working in collaboration with Sharjah’s local emergency and crisis team, Ruwad aims to bolster affected member projects. Chairman Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud underscored ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE National Pavilion is participating in the 18th edition of the Defense Services Asia (DSA) exhibition, which will take place from May 6 to 9 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The exhibition stands as one of the most prominent defence events in the region, bringing together 1,200 of global companies specialising in the defence and security ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Yair Lapid, Leader of the Opposition in Israel, during which the latest developments in the region were discussed, particularly the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. His Highness emphasised the urgent need to finding a political horizon to return to negotiations aiming ...

DUBAI / WAM The annual Discover Europe Travel Summit returns to Dubai, offering an immersive experience into the enchanting landscapes and diverse cultures of Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Taking place on May 4 and 5 at Palazzo Versace Dubai, this two-day event represents a pivotal opportunity for the European nations to showcase their unique attractions, forge strategic partnerships, and strengthen ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate is set to host the inaugural edition of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) this ...

EMIRATES/ WAM The Rulers of the Emirates have expressed their condolences to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the passing of his uncle late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region. The courts of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, who passed away today, was Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region. He previously held the position of Vice Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi; Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Vice Chairman of the Supreme ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, who passed away today. The Presidential Court issued the following obituary: “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful… With hearts faithful to God’s decree and destiny, President His ...

SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Wednesday the 2nd annual edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC). H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), were also present at the official opening of the ...

SHARJAH / WAM American University of Sharjah (AUS) has made notable strides and is now positioned among the top 150 universities in Asia in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Ranking for 2024. This achievement marks a significant advancement from its previous standing among the top 250 universities in Asia last year. The updated methodology in the Asia ...