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DUBAI / WAM The UAE Astronaut Programme is a sustainable programme that aims to develop a national team of astronauts to achieve the country’s aspirations in scientific exploration, participate in manned exploration missions, and contribute to the global space exploration missions by developing and preparing a team of Emirati astronauts, a top official told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). Salem ...

FUJAIRAH / WAM HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has issued Resolution No.6 of 2023, appointing Nasser Mohammed Humaid Al Yamahi as Executive Director of the Fujairah Culture and Media Authority.

FUJAIRAH / WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved the applications of 82 students to the Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) in Khorfakkan, 62 of whom received a scholarship, and the rest received a 30 percent discount on fees. His Highness also directed continuing to accept students’ applications, especially those who ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE) has launched a project to enhance the safety of centralised liquid petroleum gas (LPG) systems in commercial and residential buildings within the emirate, in an initiative that is being carried out in collaboration with all relevant governmental entities. The DoE is committed to boosting community safety, and safeguarding assets, ...

FUJAIRAH / WAM HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, was briefed about the objectives of the Fujairah Creative Centre, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Youth. He learnt about the centre’s plans in the cultural and innovative field, supporting talented people from all segments of society and celebrating their creativity ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) has joined the National ICV Programme following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT). The MoU supports the programme, launched as one of the UAE’s Projects of the 50 and, in enhancing  coordination and integration between federal and local entities. The signing was attended ...

SHARJAH / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired, on Tuesday, the SEC’s meeting. The council discussed a draft law restructuring the Sharjah Districts and Villages Affairs Department and reviewed the response of the Department of Statistics and Community  Development to the recommendations of ...

RABAT / WAM The UAE, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), chaired the fourth meeting of the Regional Cooperation Mechanism between the International Civil Aviation Organisation (Icao) and the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region. The meeting took place in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, with the participation of eight Icao member states from the Mena region. The ...

SHARJAH / WAM IHG Hotels & Resorts and Sharjah Asset Management (SAM) have announced the signing of a management agreement to bring a voco hotel to Sharjah, UAE. The new hotel is poised to contribute to the growth and advancement of Sharjah’s tourism industry, attracting visitors from around the world. As the first IHG hotel in the emirate, the voco ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The 2nd WorldSkills Asia Competition is set to take place in Abu Dhabi from November 27-29 2023, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council. Competitors, experts and workshop managers from more than 30 member and guest countries of ...