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ABU DHABI / WAM Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), discussed with Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia, several bilateral issues of mutual interest. The two sides reviewed the development of relations between the two countries and explored ways to enhance them across various sectors, ...

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, and Chairman of Etihad Rail, has met with several ministerial representatives and transport sector leaders to discuss key visions and strategies to enhance cooperation and unify global efforts, aiming to achieve a ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the 18th edition of Al Dhafra Festival will begin on October 21 2024. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the festival will be a highlight of the camel mazayna season in the Abu Dhabi, running until January ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, stated that the UAE Railway Programme plays a pivotal role in shaping the sector’s path for years to come, as the programme includes the development of a national network of railway projects connecting the seven emirates, major cities, ports, and industrial areas in the UAE. This would contribute ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc Gas has developed one of the energy industry’s largest digital libraries of critical components, which can be manufactured on demand using advanced three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. Over 3,500 items have been scanned and stored in a secure digital warehouse, generating an expected benefit to Adnoc Gas of $50 million by 2028. The use of 3D printing offers ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a written message from HH Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, concerning fraternal relations between the two countries. The message was received by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, during his ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the third edition of the Global Media Congress (GMC) 2024 will take place on November 26-28 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). This global platform convenes key decision-makers and major international ...

DUBAI / WAM In a pioneering move to promote inclusivity in air travel, Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), and the Community Development Authority (CDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the AccessAbilities Expo. This partnership seeks to enhance services for travellers with visible and hidden disabilities and drive long-term social change, setting ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has advanced 60 places in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, securing the 191st position globally, placing it among the top 200 universities on the global stage. ADU has marked its position as a leading university out of 2,092 higher education institutions, in recognition of its academic excellence and commitment ...

ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has conducted a tabletop exercise that explored possible responses to red tide and fish kill events in coordination with the Emergencies, Crises and Disaster Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC). The exercise gathered a total of 16 Abu Dhabi Government entities to test their readiness to confront and respond ...