DUBAI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai at Al Marmoom in Dubai. During the meeting, which was attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy ...
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UAE Leaders condole with Saudi King on death of Princess Noura bint Abdullah
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Princess Noura bint Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and ...
Read More »President of UAE, European Council President discuss strengthening relations, regional developments
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today discussed various aspects of the relationship between the UAE and the European Union, including its member states, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council. The discussions focused on ways to develop and expand these relations to serve the common interests of all sides and foster growth ...
Read More »UAE President directs allocation of funding for urgent polio vaccination campaign in Gaza
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed funding for the delivery of a critical polio vaccination drive in Gaza following the re-emergence of the virus within the territory. The campaign will be supported by a pledge of US$5 million from the UAE. Delivered in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, UNICEF and UNRWA, ...
Read More »Sharjah Ruler visits Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan
SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Friday visited Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan, one of the oldest libraries in the world, founded in 1609. His Highness was received, upon his arrival, by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority; Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Emirates Airline’s Divisional ...
Read More »UAE leaders offer condolences to King of Thailand over floods victims
ABU DHABI,/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to King Maha Vajiralongkorn of the Kingdom of Thailand over the victims of the floods caused by heavy rains that resulted in several deaths and injuries, wishing all the injured a speedy recovery. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice ...
Read More »Louvre Abu Dhabi displays new artworks highlighting cross-cultural connections
ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Louvre Abu Dhabi has unveiled new loans and acquisitions in its galleries, many on view for the first time in the GCC region. Highlighting new stories of cross-cultural connections, the additions aim to reflect the museum’s efforts to showcase the history of human creativity, and attract both first-time and returning visitors to the museum. Manuel Rabaté, ...
Read More »AD Ports Group among global top 20 container port operators in new industry ranking
ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group has climbed for the first time into the global top 20 ranks of world port operators in a new industry survey. The insertion of AD Ports Group at 19th place globally by Drewry, a UK firm that tracks the container ports sector, reflects the growing industry relevance of AD Ports Group’s ports business, which has ...
Read More »9.11m foreign tourists visit Korea in 7 months
SEOUL/WAM Number of foreign tourists visiting the Republic of Korea reached 9.11 million during January – July this year, a 66.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Yonhap News Agency quoted the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) as saying on Thursday that the number of foreign tourists visiting South Korea in July was 1.41 million, an increase of ...
Read More »Dubai Financial Services Authority authorises 61 new firms in H1 2024
DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) today reported exceptional achievements for the first half of 2024, highlighting continued growth in the number of authorised firms and its ongoing commitment to fostering a robust and resilient regulatory environment within the DIFC. In H1 2024, the DFSA authorised 61 new firms, marking a 22 percent increase compared to the same period ...
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