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ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates dispatched an aircraft carrying 37 tonnes of provisions for children and women to support the Lebanese people as part of the ‘UAE Stands with Lebanon’ campaign. The aircraft marks the ninth flight of humanitarian aid dispatched to Lebanon, following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and under the ...

SHARJAH/WAM Under the directive of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and the guidance of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), publishers from Palestine, Lebanon and Sudan will be exempt from participation fees at the 43rd edition of the Sharjah International ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, signed a landmark agreement with Emerge, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar and EDF Group to solarise the railway network’s freight terminal in Ghuweifat. The total installed capacity is comprised of a 600 kWp ground-mounted solar PV system ...

KUALA LUMPUR / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Zafrul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry for Malaysia, have confirmed the conclusion of negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations that seeks to eliminate or lower tariffs, reduce barriers to trade, promote private-sector collaboration and establish ...

DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, met with eminent public officials from all over the world participating in the International Programme for Government Directors. Sheikh Hamdan welcomed participating delegates, expressing hope that the programme will serve ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Wiliame Katonivere of Fiji on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) to enhance the banking services available to the business community and support the local and global expansion of Dubai-based companies. Under the terms of the MoU, the two parties will cooperate to provide value-added banking services to the local business community, as well ...

DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Finance is set to participate in GITEX Global 2024, taking place from October 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). During the five-day event, the ministry will showcase its achievements in service development in addition to a suite of digital projects that aim to enhance customer satisfaction, support digital transformation, and improve quality ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to enhance communication channels and exchange institutional best practices between the two entities, which aligns with their shared commitment to fulfilling Dubai’s vision and future aspirations. The signing ceremony took place at the Etihad Museum ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has attended the Fatima bint Mubarak Motherhood and Child Forum on Mental Health, and highlighted the importance of the forum in establishing a comprehensive dialogue on mental health issues related to motherhood and childhood ...