News

ABU DHABI / WAM Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), will lead the UAE Parliamentary Division’s delegation participating in the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the 214th session of the IPU Governing Council, to be held at the IPU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 13 to 17. The meetings will gather around 700 ...

DUBAI/WAM Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) is sending urgent food aid to Lebanon. This aid will reach 250,000 people affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis and conflict and will be distributed in ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Aisha Ahmed Yousuf as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Community Development. Aisha Ahmed Yousuf has extensive governmental work experience that spans many sectors including the management of the National Youth Agenda in the UAE, and the strategic and institutional excellence. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced enhancements to its Real Property Regulations, introduced new off-plan development regulations and launched a unified digital platform, AccessRP, following its strategic expansions to Al Reem Island. The new regulatory framework and the digital platform aim to support the growth and innovation in the real estate sector and reinforce ADGM’s ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has announced a revised volunteering policy aimed at enhancing community participation and streamlining the volunteer experience. The updated policy seeks to foster a more inclusive and efficient volunteering environment that aligns with professional standards and preserves UAE’s cultural heritage. The policy introduces simplified procedures and enhanced flexibility for volunteers ...

ABU DHABI/WAM G42, the UAE-based leading technology holding group, announced its participation in GITEX GLOBAL 2024 from 14th-18th October 2024. In a statement on Thursday, the company said that it will showcase how a new concept of an ‘Intelligence Grid’ will set a new standard for scalable AI solutions across critical sectors, including government, healthcare, and energy. Building on recent ...

SHARJAH/ WAM HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, ceremonially commenced the second regular session of the eleventh legislative term of the Sharjah Consultative Council on Thursday morning. The event took place in the presence of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and HH Sheikh Sultan ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has visited Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi at his residence in Abu Dhabi. During the visit, His Highness checked in on Al Bowardi’s health, praying for his continued good health and well-being. Sheikh Mansour and Al Bowardi, along with his ...

DUBAI / WAM Medlab Middle East, the region’s largest medical laboratory event, will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 3 to 6 2025. The 2024 edition generated an estimated business value of $670 million (AED 2.46 billion), driving laboratory growth across the region. The 2025 edition is expected to attract over 20,000 attendees and 900 exhibitors ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), participated in the G20 Ministerial Session held in the Republic of Brazil. The session aimed to drive collaboration among G20 member countries and highlight opportunities and challenges in the energy sector and climate action. At the meeting, Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum ...