Dubai / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, witnessed the signing of three partnership agreements by Dubai Future Labs (DFL), an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), with Emirates Airline, DP World, and dnata. ...

  Brussels / WAM In 2021, the EU spent $12.43 billion (€11.8 billion) on imports of non-plug-in hybrid cars (41% of total extra-EU imports of hybrid and electric cars), €11.4 billion on full electric cars (39%) and €5.9 billion on plug-in hybrid cars (20%), according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. For all three ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded contracts for constructing three all-inclusive Truck Rest Stops in partnership with the private sector. The first contract was made with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), and two contracts with Almutakamela vehicle testing and registration. The contracts provide for the construction of three integrated truck rest stops over ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Space Debate kicks off in Abu Dhabi. The two-day event, to be held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will witness the attendance of 300 decision-makers and representatives from 47 international space institutions and agencies. The Abu Dhabi Space Debate is a unique platform for ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE cabinet meeting at Al Zorah Natural Reserve in Ajman, in the presence of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance; and ...

  Dubai / WAM The 43rd edition of the Big 5, the largest and most influential construction event in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, will open on Monday, and start a four-day run at the Dubai World Trade Centre with an industry-altering and future-proofing agenda. The annual event will feature six specialised events addressing the entire sector eco-system, ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), affirmed that the UAE is witnessing steady growth in promoting volunteer work, thanks to the directives and initiatives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. HH Sheikh Hamdan said ...

Sharjah / WAM Under the directives of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) Board of Trustees, chaired by Dr Muhadithah Al Hashemi, President of the Academy, announced the launch of the postgraduate diploma in education (PGDE) programme in Arabic. This step, which was announced during the ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and killed more than 100 people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms ...

  Sharjah / WAM Expo Khorfakkan is all set for the first edition of the Jewels of Emirates exhibition, which is to run from December 8-11 with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the supervision of Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS). The event boasts a host of elite specialised Emirati companies and designers along with some ...