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ABU DHABI/WAM Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), Aldar, and environmental charity Emirates Nature-WWF have partnered to support the implementation of marine habitat studies at Saadiyat Marine National Park aimed at preserving the region’s unique marine ecosystems. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation and was initiated when Aldar joined the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on Tugay Tunçer, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the UAE, in recognition of his efforts during his tenure, which significantly strengthened strategic relations between the two countries across various sectors. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al ...

AJMAN/WAM Ajman has recorded a significant boost in business activity during 2024, highlighted by a remarkable growth in the number of economic licences issued and a substantial rise in the Business Confidence Index (BCI). Statistics from the Department of Economic Development in Ajman (Ajman DED) revealed a surge in the BCI, which reached 135 points, reflecting strong optimism among companies ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) announced that a total of AED34 million in financial aid was provided in 2024 to insolvent individuals involved in civil, commercial, and rental cases, as well as financially distressed inmates in correctional and rehabilitation centres. The move, part of ADJD’s social responsibility initiatives, was implemented in collaboration with various contributors and supporting ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) is hosting the 7th Annual Meeting of the Global Research and Expertise Network for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR-GREN) from January 20 to 22 2025. The event brings together over 80 experts, researchers, and decision-makers from over 30 countries around the world to discuss strategies for controlling PPR and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), received a copy of the credentials of Saliev Aman Akylbekovich, Ambassador of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan to the UAE. He wished the new Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan success in performing his duties and emphasised the UAE’s keenness to enhance the relations between the UAE and ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Monday received Ken Okinawa, Ambassador of Japan to the UAE, at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City, who came to greet him on the beginning of his tenure. The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah welcomed the ambassador, wishing him ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met with members of the Board of Directors of the Young Arab Leaders initiative during their first meeting at the Museum of the Future. The meeting focused on outlining action plans and initiatives to be implemented in the upcoming period. During the meeting, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The largest phase of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 was launched today to provide relief aid to Gaza residents, in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to extend all forms of assistance to Gaza’s population. The operation coincides with the announcement of a humanitarian truce, offering an opportunity to ...

DUBAI / WAM In the presence and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Private Office of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai today organised the ‘Ruler’s Court Elite Men’s Cycling Race’. Featuring exceptional technical standards and attracting widespread participation, the event formed part of the ...