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COP29 Presidency launches Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery

BAKU/WAM The COP29 Presidency today launched the Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery (BCCAP), a milestone initiative aimed at addressing the urgent nexus of climate change, conflict, and humanitarian needs. This initiative responds to the growing recognition that the adverse effects of climate change—such as water scarcity, food insecurity, land degradation and human displacement—can act as ...

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Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed offers condolences to Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei on the passing of his mother

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 offered condolences on the passing of Mai Faris Al Mazrouei, mother of His Excellency Major General Staff Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of the Abu ...

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Finance, Investment and Trade Day at COP29 sees $5.43 bn in climate funding pledges

BAKU/WAM The COP29 Business, Investment, and Philanthropy Climate Platform (BIPCP) saw the announcement from investor groups—with over $10 trillion in assets—that they will unite to develop a shared vision and action plan to accelerate the deployment of private capital into climate markets. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced $3.5 billion in funding for a new programme to help counter the ...

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Abu Dhabi Airports inaugurates new U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility at Zayed International Airport

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Airports on Friday inaugurated the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (U.S. CBP) preclearance facility at Zayed International Airport (AUH). The official ceremony was attended by Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, Martina Strong, U.S. Ambassador to the UAE; Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, and Judson Murdock, CBP Deputy Executive Assistant ...

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UAE leaders congratulate King of Belgium on King’s Day

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Philippe of Belgium on the occasion of King’s Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and ...

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Face Flex debuts in the UAE, bringing innovative face workouts to region

DUBAI / GULF TIME Face Flex is Dubai’s first inclusive face fitness studio in the region for men and women, providing the most innovative and curated Face Workouts, which focus on face muscles all the way to tissue and skin. Designed by a team of global experts, each Face Workout uses the scientific principles of facial anatomy, coupled with the ...

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Dubai Chambers to attract Mexican businesses to emirate

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Chambers has signed memoranda of understanding with the National Chamber of Commerce, Services, and Tourism (CANACO) in Mexico City and the El Gran Bajío business promotion agency, which consists of a network of companies and institutions in the Bajío region of Mexico. The agreements are aimed at supporting the expansion of Mexican investors into Dubai, facilitating the establishment ...

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UAE Embassy in Sofia marks 33 years of diplomatic relations with Bulgaria

SOFIA/WAM The UAE Embassy in Sofia, in collaboration with Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organised an event marking 33 years of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Bulgaria, held at the ministry’s headquarters in Sofia. During the event, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov and UAE Ambassador to Bulgaria Abdulrahman Ahmed Al Jaber praised the strong and growing bilateral ties between ...

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