Tuesday , 16 December 2025

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Cuba on National Day

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Miguel Diaz-Canel of Cuba, on the occasion of his country’s National 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 …

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Hamdan bin Mohammed visits Hatta Festival, issues directives to organise it annually

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today visited the Hatta Festival, organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in collaboration with the Supreme Committee Overseeing Hatta Development. The inaugural edition of the event, which concludes …

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RAK Crown Prince crowns winners of Mohamed bin Zayed Festival for Arabian Purebred Camel Racing

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, today attended part of the fifth day of the Mohamed bin Zayed Festival for Arabian Purebred Camel Racing and Camel Beauty Pageant. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud crowned the winners, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to the …

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Arab Strategy Forum commences on 3rd January in Dubai

DUBAI/WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, the Arab Strategic Forum will commence its activities in Dubai on January 3rd, 2024. Titled “The Political and Economic State of the Arab World in 2024,” the thought-provoking event will bring together prominent global leaders, strategic experts, and leading …

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Dubai Financial Market sees AED67.5 mn direct deal on Al Ramz Corporation shares

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has witnessed the execution of a large direct deal on the shares of Al Ramz Corporation Investment and Development PJSC with a total value of AED67.5 million. According to DFM data, the deal was executed on 48.2 million shares at an execution price of AED1.4. Large (automated) deals are offered by local markets to …

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre launches ‘Sura’ Evening Cultural Tours

ABU DHABI/WAM As part of its commitment to providing exceptional services and promoting cultural exchange, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) announced the “Sura” Evening Cultural Tours within the mosque premises. These exclusive tours allow visitors to explore the mosque outside regular hours, from 22:00 to 09:00. This initiative reflects the Centre’s strategic plan to elevate the visitor experience …

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UAE gears up for a busy 2024 with a packed calendar of international conferences and events

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE is gearing up for a busy 2024 with a packed calendar of international conferences and events. Throughout January, the emirate will play host to a diverse array of gatherings, solidifying its reputation as a premier destination for business tourism and conferences. This surge in activity underscores the UAE’s competitiveness and global appeal in the world of …

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KEZAD Group welcomes AED20 million Excel Astra Fabrication Facility in KEZAD

ABU DHABI/WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group and UAE-based Excel ASTRA Engineering Construction have signed a 50-year lease agreement to set up a fabrication facility in KEZAD. Excel Astra to invest approximately AED20 million to build the facility on approximately 45,000 square metres of land in KEZAD Al Ma’mourah. The facility will leverage on the collective expertise …

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Abu Dhabi announces lorry and worker-bus ban on New Year’s Eve

ABU DHABI/WAM Trucks, heavy vehicles and buses transporting labourers will be banned from Abu Dhabi roads on New Year’s Eve, the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of the Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with the Integrated Transport Centre, announced. “This includes Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Sheikh Khalifa Bridge, Mussafah Bridge and Al Maqtaa Bridge,” ​the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of the Abu …

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