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ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed that the safety and security of citizens and residents is the top priority of the UAE government. His Highness also expressed his appreciation for the level of awareness and responsibility demonstrated by people during the adverse weather conditions witnessed recently across the country. His Highness has directed ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has attended the World Future Energy Summit 2024 at ADNEC Abu Dhabi. The summit gathers industry leaders, innovators and policymakers to discuss clean energy solutions and sustainable initiatives. Sheikh Theyab praised the efforts of the UAE to ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB) is advising passengers not to come to the airport, unless absolutely necessary due to the unprecedented weather conditions in the country. In a statement, Dubai Airports said that flights continue to be delayed and diverted. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest information on flight status. Dubai Airports assures passengers ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has completed its participation in the second round of working group meetings under the Finance Track of the 2024 G20 in Brasília, Brazil, held between March and April 2024. The ministry participated in working group meetings that included the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), the Global Alliance against Hunger and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company “Masdar”, one of the world’s largest clean energy companies, and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, agreed an alliance to work together on aluminium decarbonisation and low-carbon aluminium growth opportunities. The signing was witnessed by Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and ...

PARIS / WAM Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in meetings during the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan, held in Paris, which was co-organised by France, Germany and the European Union (EU). The conference was attended by several countries as well as international and regional organisations aiming to further advance peace initiatives in Sudan. During the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on the occasion of Evacuation 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 Prime ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Ministry of Interior (MoI), in collaboration with the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the National Centre of Meteorology, and strategic partners, has announced the end of the weather fluctuations, with rainfall stopping and weather conditions gradually improving. MoI highlighted the efforts of the field teams that worked in a preventive manner and will continue ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and boost collaboration for the mutual benefit of the two nations. They also addressed key regional and international issues of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The AVPN Global Conference 2024 will take place in Abu Dhabi from 23-25 April, bringing the flagship event of Asia’s largest network of social investors to the region for the first time. Hosted under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, the event will gather ...