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SHARJAH / WAM The Health Promotion Department at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, in collaboration with Unicef and Sajaya, concluded the “Suhbati (Companionship) 2023” programme. The programme’s main objective is to empower these adolescents to cultivate and promote healthy habits, while combating detrimental health practices and ensuring public safety. It follows the “peer education” approach, a globally ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company) has been announced as an official sponsor for the Liwa Date Festival 2023, one of Abu Dhabi’s most significant heritage events. The festival, which will run July 17-30, will feature the latest agricultural practices and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise on the best ways to produce the highest ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Emmanuel Macron of the Republic of France, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Dubai Development Authority have recently entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and coordination between the two organisations. The primary goal of this agreement is to align their efforts towards realising Dubai’s vision and strategy and promote the public interest. By expanding the range of collaborative initiatives, both ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Community Development (DCD) has launched the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy — which has been approved by HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, during the council’s meeting. The Family Wellbeing Strategy consists of a wide-ranging plan that ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi City Municipality is organising the ‘Tawasul’ initiative in collaboration with Al Wahda Mall and Al Mushrif Mall. The initiative, coordinated by the City Municipality Centre, aims to inform the community about the projects and services provided by Abu Dhabi City Municipality while gathering feedback and requirements from the public to enhance service quality. The ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Taxi has transported over 2.7 million passengers during the first half of 2023, averaging 15,000 passengers per day. The company transported more than 102,000 passengers during the Eid al-Adha holiday period, a 20% increase over the previous year. The number of taxi users at Sharjah International Airport also reached a record high during Eid, with a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the council in which he approved the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy, the Public Nurseries Project, and the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy. The council reviewed progress made ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Qasr Al Watan opened its doors to 60 students from the Rabdan Academy for an educational tour. The tour is part of the academy’s ‘Jahzeen Ya Watan’ summer camp, which aims to empower future leaders by enriching their knowledge and soft skills. The students explored various zones within the palace, uncovering the rich tapestry of Emirati ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has organised an awareness lecture entitled “Right to Self-Preservation” at the Al-Khabisi Council in Al Ain, in coordination with the Abu Dhabi councils at the Citizens and Society Affairs Office in the Presidential Court. The lecture is a part of “Majlisna” initiative launched by the Judicial Department in implementation of ...