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Ajman Ruler donates AED6.5 million to fishermen

Ajman / WAM His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has ordered the disbursement of AED6.5 million to fishermen enrolled in the Ajman Co-operative Society for Fishermen. The gesture by the Ruler of Ajman is meant to encourage citizens to practise profession, help them overcome obstacles they face, and ensure a decent ...

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Dewa’s power capacity multiplies by 300 times since 1970

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) power capacity has increased from 43 megawatts (MW) in 1970 to 13,417 MW in 2021, a 300-fold increase. Its water production capacity increased from zero to 490 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD). Originally, there were no desalination stations as Dubai only had groundwater wells. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD ...

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For France, EU, Macron’s win is an opportunity

In 2017, France bucked the populist trend by voting for Emmanuel Macron against europhobic Marine Le Pen. In 2022, it has done so again – just as Slovenia looks set to eject its nationalist leader. An overwhelming display of pro-EU values? Not quite. Macron’s lead is narrower than last time — around 58%, rather than 66% — and turnout was ...

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