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SHARJAH / WAM The Islamic World Heritage Committee of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO) added the Mleiha archaeological site and Al Dhaid Fort and Falaj to the List of the Islamic World Heritage. The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has completed the nomination dossier of the Mleiha archaeological site titled “Mleiha: The Pre-Islamic Period in Southeast Arabia”. ...

DUBAI / WAM Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, is organising the ‘Proudly from Dubai Market’ at the Hatta Festival. The unique market, one of the key highlights of the festival, runs until December 31 at the scenic Leem Lake in Hatta. The market showcases the innovative culinary concepts and diverse products of 30 ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) announced on Tuesday that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, has completed the process of loading fuel assemblies into Unit 4 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, following all national regulations and the highest international standards. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the UAE’s independent nuclear regulator, ...

DUBAI / WAM Although children are the worst victims of climate change, the world had to wait for 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) to discuss children’s issues related to climate change, Dubravka Šuic, the European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). At COP28, she listened to children’s ambassadors, climate activists, and representatives of the ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced Professor Niveen Khashab, Associate Dean of Physical Sciences and Engineering Division and Professor of Chemistry at KAUST – Kingdom of Saudi Arabic, as the winner of the Great Arab Minds (GAM) award in the natural science category, in recognition ...

SHANGHAI / WAM Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines signalled their intent to strengthen their partnership by signing a Strategic Cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU), to enhance commercial and operational ties. The accord reflects a commitment to explore a deepened cooperation that will provide travellers with wider choices, higher quality services, and increased value, while contributing to sustainable aviation. Building ...

SHARJAH / WAM HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired, on Tuesday, the meeting of the SEC, held in the Sharjah Ruler’s Office. This came in the presence of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar Properties has partnered with Yellow Door Energy, a leading sustainable energy organisation, to bring solar power to 45 properties across the UAE, supporting the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative and Abu Dhabi’s 2030 Energy Strategy. The partnership between Aldar and Yellow Door Energy was signed by Salwa Al Maflahi, Aldar’s Director of Sustainability ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolence to President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China over the victims of the earthquake that struck northwestern China and resulted in several deaths and injuries, wishing a speedy recovery for all the injured. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group), the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, and Kings Aluminium Industries today announced the commencement of construction for a state-of-the-art aluminium manufacturing and recycling facility in KEZAD. With a total investment of AED 750 million by Kings Aluminium Industries, the facility in KEZAD will be spread across 100,000 ...