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SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved an additional amount of AED100 million in compensation for owners of old houses in Al Madam area who had previously been granted new houses. His Highness had earlier approved an amount of AED250,000 per house as compensation for the owners of ...

TOKYO / WAM The Japanese government approved a plan to enhance the disaster resilience of the country’s infrastructure over the next five years, with the project expected to cost more than 20 trillion yen ($139 billion). Kyodo News reported. Focusing on measures to address aging infrastructure, the plan specifies 326 measures to be taken by government bodies from fiscal 2026 ...

SHANGHAI / WAM Century-old buildings in Shanghai, temporarily relocated in-whole to accommodate underground construction, have been laid back on their original site in an impressive feat of engineering involving over 400 carrying robots stepping in sync. According to a report by China Central Television (CCTV), the buildings, which weigh 7,500 tonnes and span an area of 4,030 square metres, were ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, affirmed the UAE’s ongoing commitment to protecting ocean ecosystems and enhancing their sustainability as a vital resource at both the national and global levels. On World Oceans Day, Dr Al Dahak said, “Covering more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, our oceans are ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the directives of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the Foundation inaugurated the Barakat Al Dar Social Club in Al Shiwayb Centre. The initiative aims to provide ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE continues to cement its status as a global role model in developing a peaceful nuclear energy programme that adheres to the highest standards of safety, transparency, and international cooperation. This comes at a time when the world is increasingly turning to reliable energy sources that can support the transition to climate neutrality. From the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received a phone call from His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, during which they exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings. Both leaders conveyed their warm wishes for health and happiness to all, praying that the occasion would bring blessings, peace and prosperity ...

DUBAI / WAM The Museum of the Future announced a new series of events and interactive workshops for the month of June. Aimed at enhancing creative skills, championing wellness and offering interactive learning experiences across various fields, these programmes are in line with the museum’s ongoing commitment to nurturing innovation, unlocking creative potential as well as exploring pioneering ideas that ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE A team of scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi has developed a paper-based diagnostic device that can detect COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in under 10 minutes, without the need for sophisticated lab equipment or trained personnel. The Radially Compartmentalized Paper Chip, engineered by researchers at the Advanced Microfluidics and Microdevices Laboratory (AMMLab), offers a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Professor Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister ...