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DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB) has received accreditation from the Airports Council International (ACI) under its Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation Programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative that recognises global airports’ commitment to accessible travel operations. The certification acknowledges DXB’s ongoing prioritisation of a safe and inclusive airport experience for passengers with physical and hidden disabilities. This aligns with the 2019 ACI World ...

JEDDAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, arrived on Wednesday in Jeddah to attend the 18th Consultative Meeting of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). His Highness is leading the UAE delegation to the meeting, which commenced on Wednesday. His Highness and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The successful completion of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 2” underscores the strong bonds between the UAE and Türkiye, as the UAE provided vital relief and support following the devastating earthquake that struck Türkiye on February 6. Under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the operation exemplifies the UAE’s commitment to benevolence, ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has inaugurated a new Disruptive Lab at its Distribution Power Division Complex in Al Ruwayyah. Dewa Disruptive Lab (DDL) was opened by Rashid bin Humaidan, Executive Vice President of Distribution Power at Dewa, and other Dewa officials. DDL is a new hub to implement Dewa’s Innovation and Future Shaping Framework. It ...

SHARJAH / WAM Arada has launched Saro, the seventh and final phase of Masaar, the mega-residential woodland project in the Al Suyoh district of New Sharjah.The release of the last 597 homes comes as investor interest in the nature-inspired homes and award-winning master plan of the project has risen strongly, with 813 villas and townhouses valued at AED2.34 billion sold ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has hosted a webinar focusing on Green Finance and Investment Opportunities. Held by the chamber’s Centre for Responsible Business as part of its new Sustainability Knowledge Series, the engaging online session attracted a total of 216 participants. The webinar provided valuable insights and guidance ...

DUBAI / WAM Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, witnessed the launch of the 11th National Dialogue for Climate Ambition, organised by the Ministry under the slogan “Accelerating the Shift; Decarbonising Ground Mobility” in collaboration with Emirates Driving Company. The 11th edition of the dialogue targets the transport sector and enhances its sustainability and participation ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a phone call from Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. His Highness and Sharif discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them to advance their development ambitions. Prime Minister Sharif expressed his appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Nabil Ammar, the Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Mr Ammar conveyed a message from Kais Saied, the President of the Republic of Tunisia, who extended his ...

ABU DHABI / WAM In a new major step to enhance Emirati students’ access to quality early learning services, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) has unveiled its plans to launch 10 new public nurseries over two years with a total capacity of over 4,000 seats as part of its Public Nurseries Project, which was approved by the ...