Colombo / WAM Dubai Charity Association laid the foundation stone for the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Village in Sri Lanka. The village, located in Al Manar area, north of Sri Lanka, is planned to accommodate 50 houses for underprivileged families, a mosque for more than 270 worshippers, and a school with an occupancy capacity of 240 students. In ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM This year marks the 70th anniversary of International Human Rights Day, when in 1948; the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As the UAE celebrates this momentous occasion on December 10, here’s a look at some of the nation’s achievements in the human rights arena. Throughout its young history, the UAE ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), honoured 22 managers, heads of departments and employees following the completion of the fourth phase of its ‘Innovation Champions’ programme. The freezone is the first government entity to complete all stages of the Global Innovation Management Institute programme which falls in line with the DAFZA Innovation Strategy launched by HH Sheikh ...