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DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, underscored the vital role of strategic vision, teamwork, and innovation, in driving Dubai’s sustainable development journey. Speaking at a meeting with dignitaries and senior officials at the Za’abeel ...

CAIRO/WAM Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, praised the UAE’s successful mediation efforts in facilitating a new exchange of war captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine. This marks the tenth such exchange orchestrated by the UAE between the two countries since the beginning of 2024. In a statement on Tuesday, Al Yamahi emphasised ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Zayed Higher Organisation (ZHO) marked significant strides in 2024, advancing its mission of caring for and rehabilitating People of Determination. Under the banner “Together Towards Excellence and Empowerment,” the organisation benefited over 25,000 individuals, including 1,870 students enrolled in its 19 care and rehabilitation centres across the emirate. These efforts align with the UAE’s visionary approach that prioritises ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, to support social tech entrepreneurship and generate a lasting social impact in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Through the partnership, Ma’an will provide support, resources, mentorship, and opportunities to Hub71’s social startups. The authority will also help ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has affirmed that the UAE will continue to increase its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) in 2025, targeting additional countries to maximise benefits for the UAE and its global trade partners. Minister Al Zeyoudi said that these agreements will strengthen rules-based international trade, drive sustainable development, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a Federal Decree appointing His Excellency Sultan Hamad Ahmad Hamad Al Mutawa Al Dhaheri as Director of the Office of the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs with the rank of Undersecretary. The decree shall be published in the official gazette and shall be ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The International Aquarium Congress (IAC), a flagship event for the global aquarium community, will be held in Abu Dhabi in 2030 following a successful bid led by the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi (NAAD) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The “Bid Dimå Narwik Yā Watan” blood donation campaign witnessed exceptional participation from the European Union ambassadors to the UAE, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the strategic partner, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. This unprecedented collaboration highlights the depth of international cooperation and unites humanitarian efforts for health and solidarity. Held ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. During the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Millions worldwide are set to turn their attention to the UAE to witness the dazzling programmes and celebrations marking New Year’s Eve 2025, particularly the grand fireworks displays taking place across most of the country’s emirates. The UAE’s New Year’s Eve fireworks, renowned for their grandeur, are a significant attraction for international tourists as well as hundreds of ...