Stockholm / WAM The Swedish parliament on Saturday agreed to abolish a tax on nuclear power as it recognizes nuclear’s role in helping it to eventually achieve a goal of 100% renewable generation. Agneta Rising, Director General, World Nuclear Association, said, “It is excellent news that this tax will be removed, but it should never have been implemented in …

DUBAI / WAM The UAE established a role in international efforts to combat humanitarian challenges, as well as having a strong presence in emergency and long-term humanitarian aid all around the world. In June 2014, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the UAE Water Aid …

  GENEVA / WAM Acting Undersecretary at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Humaid Rashid bin Demas, said decent work and protecting workers’ well-being constitute a pillar for sustainable development in the UAE. He was speaking at a ministerial meeting of the Asia and the Pacific group of countries, held by the International Labour Organisation as part of the …