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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers Club (EFC), the 20th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex 2023), will be held from September 2-8. The exhibition, which is the largest of its kind in the ...

DUBAI / WAM Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and The Future, and Ahmad Alkhallafi, Managing Director for UAE & Africa at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch GovTech, an initiative to develop innovative digital solutions tailored to the needs of government entities. The initiatives aim to improve ...

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Emiri Decree No. (46) of 2023, promoting Mona Abdelkareem Al Yafei, Director of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS), to the position of Director-General. The decree, published in the official gazette, takes effect immediately.

ABU DHABI / WAM Companies certified under the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s (MoIAT) National In-Country Value (ICV) programme can avail special rates on shipping and miles on Etihad Airways flights from July 1 until October 1. The initiative is part of a partnership between MoIAT and the airline, which was announced at this year’s “Make it in the ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (Dewa) Innovation Centre has successfully concluded the second edition of the “Integrated Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Designer” training 2023, in collaboration with TUV Rheinland Academy. The training focusses on solar PV systems and plants, design methods, installation, testing and maintenance, and evaluating solar PV projects. Twenty participants completed the training, followed by ...

SHARJAH / WAM The highly anticipated Sharjah Summer Promotions 2023, organised annually by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), marks the start of a 65-day extravaganza filled with promotions, mega discounts, entertainment events, and valuable prizes across the emirate. Considered one of the key events in Sharjah’s annual retail calendar, this year’s edition holds special significance as it ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Shaiba Saeed Al Hameli Group of EST. (Al Firas General Cont & Maint Est), on the rehabilitation and employment of people of determination. ZHO allocates part of the mechanics workshop in its Department of Vocational and Agricultural Rehabilitation for ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 “Date Palm International Photography” competition, which is held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees. Professional photographers, and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Despite the geopolitical ramifications that the global economy is currently facing, the UAE economy is poised for stronger growth, recovery, and prosperity in the second half of this year, supported by a track record of economic successes that have fructified into the UAE’s designation as an innovation-driven economy. The domestic economy’s resilience, which has passed through ...