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DUBAI / WAM HH Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, witnessed the competitions of the sixth edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2025. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Interior and hosted by the Dubai Police General HQs at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai, the event drew the presence ...

DUBAI/ WAM Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced the successful conclusion of the Hatta Winter initiative activities, which drew an unprecedented number of visitors from across the UAE and the wider region. Held under the directives and patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of ...

DUBAI/ WAM The Museum of the Future, in partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has unveiled a prototype of the aerial taxi developed by Joby Aviation. Exhibited on the museum’s Tomorrow, Today floor, the prototype highlights Dubai’s forward-thinking vision for smart, sustainable transportation and its commitment to the Dubai Self-Driving Strategy. The aerial taxi initiative is a cornerstone ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The UAE has strengthened its global leadership in solar energy through substantial investments in renewable energy projects, advancing its sustainability and climate neutrality goals. These ambitious projects demonstrate the UAE’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The UAE currently hosts three of the largest solar power plants in the world, targeting a clean energy production capacity ...

UMM AL QAIWAIN/ WAM The Umm Al Qaiwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry recorded exceptional achievements in 2024, with the value of its members’ exports and re-exports exceeding AED15.1 billion, marking a 399 percent growth compared to 2023. These accomplishments reflect the steady economic growth in Umm Al Qaiwain and its efforts to enhance economic diversification and establish itself as ...

ABU DHABI / WAM In February 2025, the UAE is hosting a series of major conferences, exhibitions, and events that reflect its prominent role and influence in shaping the future of various vital sectors across the region and the world. The events will feature broad regional and international participation, further cementing the UAE’s status as a global destination for business ...

DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today launched ‘Erth Dubai,’ a new initiative aimed at documenting the emirate’s rich history and heritage by gathering and cataloguing stories and life experiences of community members that showcase Dubai’s ...

DUBAI / WAM The National Program for Coders and Samsung Gulf Electronics have announced the completion of the 2024 edition of the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), UAE chapter. The graduation ceremony, attended by senior officials, celebrated the achievements of over 120 students from the UAE. Under the theme “Reimagine the Future” Samsung Innovation Campus provided students with comprehensive training in ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE In line with the efforts of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) to further the emirate’s position as a global healthcare destination and leader in organ donation and transplantation, M42, a merger of Mubadala Health and G42 Healthcare, has formed a strategic partnership with Royal Medical Services (RMS) of Bahrain, to advance ...

ABU DHABI / WAM As part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to promote the values of tolerance and coexistence, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, received the renowned Indian yogi, Sadhguru, at his Majlis in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on strengthening intercultural and interfaith dialogue and reinforcing the principles of peaceful coexistence as fundamental ...