ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has announced an investment of AED6.65 million in 14 research grants aimed at enhancing early childhood development (ECD) in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. These grants are focussed on generating actionable evidence to inform ECD programmes and policies across the Emirate while advancing the science of ECD in a ...
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Ajman Crown Prince meets Thailand envoy
AJMAN / WAM His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, on Wednesday received Sorayut Chasombat, ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the UAE, and discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The Crown Prince of Ajman welcomed the ambassador and wished him a pleasant stay and success in strengthening the bonds of cooperation at ...
Read More »Sharjah Ruler directs organising of Arab Poetry Forums in Africa
ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, directed the Department of Culture to organise periodic poetry gatherings in Africa. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Owais, Chairman of the Department of Culture in Sharjah, stated that the initiative of the Ruler of Sharjah is due to his care for ...
Read More »Bloom Holding Launches ‘Casares’ – The Third Phase of Bloom Living
ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Bloom Holding, one of the UAE’s foremost real estate development companies, has announced the launch of ‘Casares’, the third phase of its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in Abu Dhabi, Bloom Living. The launch of Casares follows the remarkable success of the first phase, Cordoba, and the second phase, Toledo, which are on track to ...
Read More »UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed discuss current and future initiatives
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Tuesday with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was accompanied by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid ...
Read More »King of Malaysia welcomes Sheikh Khaled
KUALA LUMPUR / WAM His Majesty King Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmed Shah of Malaysia has received HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, at the Istana Negara Palace in Kuala Lumpur as part of the Crown Prince’s official visit to Malaysia. Regent of Pahang, Crown Prince Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah of Malaysia, ...
Read More »COP28 chief calls for major boost to climate finance for African nations
SHARM EL SHEIK / WAM Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and the COP28 President-Designate, called for a major boost to public and private finance to allow the African continent to battle climate change. In an address on Tuesday to the African Development Bank Annual Meeting, he said, “Africa has huge potential for low-carbon ...
Read More »Ministry issues decisions relating to corporate tax
ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced three new ministerial decisions for the purposes of Federal Decree-Law No 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. These include Ministerial Decision No 114 of 2023 on the Accounting Standards and Methods; Ministerial Decision No 115 of 2023 on Pensions and Social Security Funds; and Ministerial ...
Read More »Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed chairs ECSSR Board of Trustees meeting
ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), has presided over the meeting of the centre’s Board of Trustees. HH Sheikh Abdullah was briefed about the annual report, work plans, and programmes of the centre, as well as its continuous development ...
Read More »Sharjah’s SCCI to foster investment prospects with Guatemala, Indonesia
SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has received diplomatic delegations from Guatemala and Indonesia to further strengthen economic ties and explore investment opportunities. The discussions primarily focussed on amplifying bilateral relations in industry, agriculture, food security, livestock, and more, as well as broadening trade exchanges and organising events to promote local products and markets. Welcoming ...
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