Geneva / WAM Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, discussed on Thursday with Sri Lankan State Minister of Labour and Trade Unions Relations, Hon. Ravindra Samaraweera, cooperation and ways to strengthen it, especially in the areas of labour. The two ministers met on the sidelines of the 105th session of the International Labour Conference currently being held in ...

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently opened three new rest stops for trucks at the highways in the Emirate of Dubai. The project, which was launched in 2014, is part of RTA’s plan to provide free lay-bys for trucks at highways. It also signals RTA’s keenness to realise the objectives of its strategic plan ...

Cairo / WAM Grand Imam Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb of Al Azhar Al Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, has praised the role played by the UAE and its leadership in supporting Al Azhar and its centrist message. Speaking at a press conference held here on Saturday to announce Al Azhar’s development strategy, Dr Al-Tayeb extended thanks to the ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) started in the 2nd Quarter of 2016, the installation of 4, 366 lamp posts in Mohammed Bin Zayed City. The project is set for completion in the final quarter of 2017. This project is part of the overall objectives of both the Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport at the ...

  Dubai / WAM Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group confirmed that the group is moving ahead in implanting a culture of recycling in the UAE community to inculcate pro-environmental attitude and behaviour so that it becomes a part of their daily routine and personality. With the intention to expand its programmes the group aims to involve the various ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced on Saturday the initiation of the formation of its operating subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company. A wholly-owned ENEC subsidiary, Nawah has been mandated to safely operate and maintain Units 1 to 4 in Barakah in adherence to the highest standards of safety, security, quality, and to the UAE’s commitment of ...

  Dubai / WAM Tayeb Abdul Rahman Al Rais, Secretary-General of Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) in Dubai, revealed that Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) implemented during the period from 2006-2014, 29 endowment projects at a total cost of over AED1.008 billion. On the development of investment projects launched by the Foundation over the past 8 years, Al-Rais ...

  St Petersburg / WAM Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov received Dr Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) and her accompanying delegation, at the ministry. The UAE delegation is currently on a visit to Russia. They discussed cooperation and the existing partnership between the UAE and Russia, which has been witnessing notable development ...

  DUBAI / WAM Dr Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHP), and Kanji Fujiki, Ambassador of Japan to the UAE, discussed ways to achieve joint co-operation in the health care sector between the two countries. During the meeting held in the ministry, Al Olama reviewed ways to enhance joint work between the two ...

  DUBAI / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) said that International Environment Day is an opportunity for everyone to realise their responsibility to protect the earth, and renew our national commitment to protecting our natural resources, by rationalising our usage, and contributing to achieving sustainability by addressing the issue of ...