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ABU DHABI / WAM The Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Emirates Nature-WWF are expanding on the success of their youth empowerment movement with the launch of the second edition of the Ambassadors for Nature Programme. This youth-focused programme starts its second cohort at the most opportune time, as the UAE prepares to host the crucial COP28 climate conference ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs places utmost importance on training and developing its personnel in various areas of customs work, which has a direct bearing on Dubai’s comprehensive advancement, said Mohammed Al Ghafari, Executive Director of Human Resources Division at Dubai Customs. “The organisation carried out 1,285 training courses during the first half of this year, including 1,136 online courses ...

DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, on Sunday announced the launch of the Ministry of Finance’s Strategic Plan 2023-2026. It is a roadmap to accelerate government performance through financial empowerment, sustainability, innovation, and future foresight, financial leadership and sustainable development. The Ministry of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM In a move to strengthen the nation’s climate and environmental sustainability goals, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has signed a memorandum of understanding with Trends Research and Advisory. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation between the two entities in various sectors related to the environment, sustainability, and other shared interests. The goal is to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Patrick Allen, Jamaica’s Governor-General, on his country’s Independence 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 Al Nahyan, Vice President, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Hammadi as Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Justice. Al Hammadi served as Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Education for Control and Support Services since 2015. He also held a number of leadership positions in the Adnoc Group, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed over the phone with Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, bilateral relations and strategic partnership between their countries and opportunities to enhance them across all domains. During the call, the two minister reached an agreement to celebrate next year the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Louvre Abu Dhabi and Swiss watchmaking brand Richard Mille have revealed the jury for the third edition of their contemporary art exhibition Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2023 and The Richard Mille Art Prize, as part of continuous support for the region’s burgeoning arts and cultural ecosystem by providing regional artists with a platform to showcase ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Culture & Youth has launched the National Grant Programme for Culture and Creativity to strengthen the UAE’s commitment toits cultural and creative sectors, leveraging opportunities to invest in creative professionals who play an integral role in the nation’s collective efforts towards building a sustainable creative economy for future generations. The programme aims ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Burjeel Holdings today announced its financial results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the three-month and six-month period ended on June 30. The company reported a net profit of AED225 million, up 47.0% y-o-y, attributable to robust topline growth and significantly lower finance costs. Burjeel Holding reported revenue of AED2.2 billion, up 13.9% ...