ABU DHABI/ WAM Following the orders of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a comprehensive Emirati field hospital is to be established in the Gaza Strip to deliver essential medical support to Palestinians. The initiative is part of the ‘Gallant Knight 3’ humanitarian operation, which His Highness ordered to be implemented yesterday. Today, five aircraft departed from …
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BLOOMBERG China’s iron-clad grip on the yuan has reached a level unseen for well over a decade in its daily reference rate, raising the risk of a buildup of currency pressure that may one day have to be released. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) kept the so-called fixing for the managed currency little changed on Monday, not reacting to …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Rabdan Academy, specialising in safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management, has received international accreditation from Pearson BTEC, a global leader in awarding prestigious academic and professional qualifications and conducting accreditation assessments. This accreditation enables Rabdan Academy to offer an array of specialised capacity-building and professional development programmes from the BTEC Qualifications, curated by a …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) organised the second edition of the Emirates Energy Forum that brought together concerned stakeholders and leaders to accelerate the UAE’s energy transition agenda. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said, “Just a few weeks away from the highly anticipated 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), the …
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SHARJAH / WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the allocation of AED4.5 million to stock Sharjah libraries with the latest publications of the 42nd session of the Sharjah International Book Fair. The move aims to support the book industry regionally and globally and facilitate the expansion of publishing …
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DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved the Government of Dubai’s general budget for the fiscal cycle of 2024-2026, with total expenditures of AED246.6 billion. His Highness the Ruler of Dubai also approved Law No (20) of 2023 regarding …
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ABU DHABI/ WAM Saqr Ghabash was re-elected as the Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) by a unanimous vote during the first procedural session of the new legislative term, which took place at the FNC’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi on Monday. In his speech, Ghobash said, “My dear brothers and sisters, I am deeply grateful for the honour you …
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ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has toured the Etihad Rail Depot in Al Mirfa City, to inspect the progress of the railway network operations in Al Dhafra Region. Upon arriving at the station, HH Sheikh Hamdan was welcomed by Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, along with other …
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ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic. During a working dinner in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the Middle East region and ways to address the urgent humanitarian and relief response to civilians. The …
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RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office (RAKGMO) will highlight the sustainable development achievements of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah during its participation at the Global Media Congress (GMC) in Abu Dhabi. RAKGMO will be showcasing its successful media campaigns and representing Ras Al Khaimah at the three-day event, which is being held at the …
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