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UAE sends fourth aid ship to Syria’s Port of Latakia

ABU DHABI / WAM The fourth UAE aid ship on Tuesday arrived at Syria’s Port of Latakia carrying over 2,000 tonnes of aid. The shipment was facilitated by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) as part of Operation Gallant Knight 2 to support the recovery of the Syrian people. The initiative aligns with the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh ...

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Sharjah concludes participation as Guest of Honour of Seoul book fair

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah’s resounding prominence as the Guest of Honour at the 65th Seoul International Book Fair transformed the event into a grand celebration of Emirati and Arab culture. With its captivating and all-encompassing programme, the fair became a dynamic platform where Emirati literature, music, art, and crafts harmoniously intermingled, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the mesmerising diversity ...

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Abu Dhabi to host 3rd edition of Spartan World Championships

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi will host the 3rd edition of the Spartan World Championship from December 8-10 2023 which will return to Al Wathba desert for the second consecutive year. Organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the event will gather elite athletes from around the world, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for sporting events. The ...

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EAD, Aldar partner to encourage recycling of single-use plastic bottles

ABU DHABI / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has partnered with Aldar Properties to encourage a culture of recycling single-use plastic bottles. As part of its Sustainability activities, Aldar will take over eight large Big Zero installations, making it easier for community members to dispose of their single-use plastic bottles, which are then sent for recycling. The ...

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New judges and ambassadors take oath before UAE President

ABU DHABI / WAM New judges of the Federal Supreme Court have taken the legal oath before UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The judges included Muhammad Ali Ali, Dawood Ibrahim Muhammad Ali Abu Al-Shawareb, Ibrahim Obaid Ali Al Ali, Miftah Salim Saad, and Hassan Muhammad Hassan. During the oath-taking ceremony, which took place at Qasr ...

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UAE President receives message from Sultan of Oman

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a written message from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman referencing the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Oman and ways to enhance them to benefit the people of both nations. The message was delivered by Dr Ahmed bin Hilal bin ...

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Rabdan Academy, ADGMA to boost financial sector safety

ABU DHABI / WAM Rabdan Academy has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA) to enhance the safety and security system within Abu Dhabi’s financial sector, aligning with the comprehensive vision of both entities involved. The signing ceremony took place during the “Problem Statements & Risk Edition” symposium organised by ADGMA Research Centre. ...

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UAE, Kenya to cooperate on climate action at African summit, COP28

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates and Kenya have stressed the importance of strengthening their close cooperation during the upcoming African Climate Action Summit and 28th session of the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP28). The two countries believe that these events provide an opportunity for the international community to agree on a future path that focuses on ...

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UACA announces new members at Road to COP28 event

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Alliance for Climate Action (UACA), the flagship non-state actor programme for UAE, continues to gain crucial momentum for decarbonisation in the lead up to COP28 and beyond. The alliance welcomed onboard new members from the private sector and academia: Sodexo, Majid Al Futtaim, Pure Harvest Smart Farms, Al Naboodah, Khalifa University, Arla Foods, Advanced ...

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