SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Public Library (SPL) has made its third consecutive appearance at the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC), which is hosting its 88th annual edition in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. SPL’s participation, from August 21-25, is aligned with the theme of the congress, ‘Let’s work together, let’s library’. SPL seeks to promote knowledge exchange and industry best practices ...
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Dubai Chambers advances its sustainability agenda
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has contributed to the emirate’s drive for sustainability by saving a total of 72,239 litres of water between June 2022 and June 2023, equivalent to 3,822 five-gallon bottles. The savings were achieved as part of the chambers’ participation in ‘Dubai Can’, a sustainability initiative launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ...
Read More »Mass communication students from 174 universities to participate in GMC
ABU DHABI / wam The second edition of the Global Media Congress (GMC) will welcome mass communication students from 174 universities around the world. Comprising a conference and an exhibition, the GMC will take place from November 14-16, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, ...
Read More »Future of Maldives and its people depends on COP28’s success: Maldives FM
ABU DHABI / WAM The future of the Maldives and its people depends on the success of COP28, the UN Climate Conference to be held in Dubai in November, the country’s top diplomat told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, stressed that “For countries such as the Maldives, climate change is an ...
Read More »Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah attends reception in South Africa for 15th BRICS Summit
JOHANNESBURG / WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended a reception hosted by Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, to mark his country’s hosting of the 15th BRICS Summit. The annual summit is taking place in Johannesburg from August 22-24, bringing together heads of state and ...
Read More »UAE President issues law on Abu Dhabi’s punitive, correctional establishments
ABU DHABI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has issued a law regarding punitive and correctional establishments in Abu Dhabi. The law shall transfer the responsibility of managing punitive and correctional establishments, as well as juvenile facilities in Abu Dhabi, from Abu Dhabi ...
Read More »HKSTP’s chief reveals new plans to expand operations in UAE, ME
HONG KONG / WAM Albert Wong, CEO of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), has revealed the corporation’s plans to expand its operations and attract more companies from the UAE and the Middle East to explore business opportunities in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is building a green tech and green finance hub, with HKSTP set to host a ...
Read More »‘COP28 affirms Arab role in tackling climate change’
CAIRO / WAM Jamal Jaballah, Former Plenipotentiary Minister of the Arab League and Former Coordinator of the Arab Negotiating Group on Climate Change, said the UAE’s hosting of COP28 is a source of honour for every Arab, as it is one of the world’s largest gatherings. In his statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Jaballah lauded the UAE’s pivotal ...
Read More »82% of employees in UAE open to firms investing in their end of service benefits
DUBAI / WAM National Bonds, the savings and investment company, said that 82 percent of employees in the UAE are open to employers investing in their end-of-service benefits. This insight strongly aligns with National Bonds’ strategic objective of introducing new saving solutions that cater to different segments of the population. In line with the growing demand for such solutions, and ...
Read More »Wetex, DSS promotes circular economy adoption in UAE
DUBAI / WAM The Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS) is a platform that sheds light on the sustainable circular economy in the UAE. It encourages global partnerships and investments to support innovation and adopt sustainable solutions and technologies in this field. This contributes to reducing risks, greenhouse gas emissions and costs. It also ...
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