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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Media Council, has chaired the meeting of the council’s Board of Directors at the National Media Office headquarters in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, His Highness highlighted that the media regulation law represents a significant step in strengthening the country’s competitiveness ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The UAE Embassy in Poland, today received a ship carrying 27 fully equipped ambulances to support the health sector in Ukraine. Implementing the wise leadership’s directives, this shipment follows a previous one last September that carried 23 ambulances. Thus, 50 ambulances provided by the UAE were delivered to Ukraine in 2023. The UAE Embassy in Poland has ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The fifth edition of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon witnessed a new women’s record set by first-timer Brigid Kosgei, as more than 25,000 participants from 168 different nationalities took to the streets of the UAE capital. The five-time major Marathon champion swept to victory with a stunning time of 2:19:15 – a minute quicker than the previous ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The third batch of volunteers, heading to the Gaza Strip, left the country today to join the field hospital that the UAE had established in the Gaza Strip to provide Palestinians with the necessary medical treatment and care. The new batch of volunteers, comprising 9 healthcare professionals, will join their fellow doctors and nurses, who are currently ...

DUBAI/ WAM DP World has announced plans to relocate its global head office to Expo City Dubai, marking the latest milestone in the company’s 50-year journey, as it continues to expand its global supply chain solutions. The move to Expo City is part of the company’s journey from a local port operator in 1972 to a truly global supply chain ...

KUWAIT CITY/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, today conveyed the condolences of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his sympathy to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, on the passing of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. This came as ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has organised field visits for 217 participants in COP28 to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. Most of the visitors were from outside the UAE. The visits, which were organised during COP28, included the Innovation Centre and the 4th phase of the solar park. The guests praised the Innovation ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2023 kicked off on Friday with an opening event that delighted audiences, bringing smiles to the faces of all. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Sharjah Shopping Promotions is a leading promotional and entertainment event featuring countless programmes and shopping deals throughout the various regions and cities of Sharjah. ...

DUBAI / WAM The Museum of the Future (MOTF) welcomed over 30 Presidents, Prime Ministers and delegates from 30 different countries from around the world. As the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) successfully concluded at Expo City Dubai. The Presidents and Ministers visiting the Museum of the Future during their official visit to COP28 included Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled its Digital Strategy 2023-2030, with 82 projects and initiatives at a total investment of AED1.6 billion. The strategy aims to strengthen RTA’s global leadership in digital transformation, optimising the use of data, and constructing a digital infrastructure that is 100 percent agile and scalable. Key goals of the digital ...