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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Sunday from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. During the call, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the economic, trade, investment, and development sectors, to advance mutual interests and support development priorities in both countries as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership ...

BAKU/WAM Abdulla Balalaa, UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, delivered a statement on Sunday at the 4th Climate & Development Ministerial, held during the Pre-COP29 meetings in Baku. In his address, Balalaa reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to enhancing global climate resilience and improving access to climate finance for vulnerable nations, particularly in the context of the ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Rotana has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches to cultivate local talent in the hospitality industry. The academy has enrolled its first batch of students for its inaugural intake in September, supporting hospitality education in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and in the region. The collaboration seeks to nurture and elevate local talent ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has visited the staging hub for the UAE stands with Lebanon humanitarian campaign in Abu Dhabi, praising the organisers and volunteers for their ongoing support of vital relief efforts for Lebanon. During ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE CNN Academy Abu Dhabi has launched the latest iteration of its journalism training course, and the largest class to date of 45 participants from across the region and the world, with 30 members of the academy joined by 15 students from the Higher Colleges of Technology. Orientation for the new course began on September ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Miral has announced that construction of the 16,900sqm expansion of Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is now more than 55 per cent complete, and is set to open in 2025. The expansion of the region’s leading water park will increase guest capacity by 20 per cent with the introduction of 18 new rides ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, and e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, have announced a partnership to develop the Yas Island Metaverse project. The project will leverage the metaverse to exhibit business event venues on Yas Island. It will also highlight attractions and experiences across the destination, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) organised the collection of relief aid at Abu Dhabi Ports’ Cruise Terminal (Terminal 1) on October 13 in coordination with Abu Dhabi’s donor agencies and institutions. This step is in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is carried out with the follow-up ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF) wrapped up its 11th edition with a grand closing ceremony at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Complex. Under the patronage of Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, the event celebrated exceptional filmmakers, directors, and professionals from the industry. ...

DUBAI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, has published “Sheikh Rashid: Milestones and Images in the Arab Press”, a book marking the anniversary of the death of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Alongside the launch, the ALC organised a panel discussion attended by Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman ...