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UAE exempts Iranian citizens from overstay fines following presidential directives

ABU DHABI / WAM In line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced the exemption of Iranian citizens currently in the UAE from all overstay fines. This applies to both residents and visitors, regardless of their visa type. This measure is …

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Sharjah Ruler chairs meeting on higher education strategy

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, chaired the second meeting of the permanent executive committee of the Sharjah Higher Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research on Tuesday morning at the University City. H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan welcomed the committee members and emphasised the council’s role in …

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Abdullah bin Zayed discusses overall regional developments with several foreign ministers over phone

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed, during telephone calls today with a number of world foreign ministers, the latest regional developments following the Israeli military targeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The phone calls were conducted with Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister …

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UAE President: Supporting sports sector key pillar of nation’s development vision

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to supporting young Emirati sporting talents, developing their skills and capabilities, and harnessing all available resources to empower them to achieve sporting excellence at regional and international levels. His Highness noted that advancing the sports sector is a central component of the UAE’s …

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Bitcoin.com establishes its first MENA office in Dubai

DUBAI / WAM DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has announced that Bitcoin.com, a global leader in crypto news and education, and self-custodial products, has joined the DMCC Crypto Centre. By establishing its first office in the MENA region in Dubai, this move reinforces DMCC’s leading position as a global hub …

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Rashed Al Balooshi appointed as CEO of ADGM Registration Authority

ABU DHABI / WAM ADGM, the international financial centre of the UAE capital, on Sunday announced the appointment of Rashed Abdulkarim Al Balooshi as Chief Executive Officer of ADGM’s Registration Authority (RA), effective immediately. The appointment reflects ADGM’s ongoing commitment to bolstering its leadership team and accelerating the execution of its strategic mandate, in alignment with Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic …

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Abdullah bin Zayed, Indian External Affairs Minister discuss regional developments

  ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call today with Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, during which they discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, particularly in light of the Israeli military strike on the Islamic …

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Family Care Authority extends Halfway Houses social reintegration programme to include aftercare service

ABU DHABI/WAM The Family Care Authority (FCA) has launched the Aftercare Service as the second phase of the Halfway Houses project, marking a key component of its Integrated Care Model. The initiative enhances recovery pathways by offering flexible, high-quality treatment programmes that do not require inpatient residency. Designed for individuals who have completed residential care or whose conditions do not …

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Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs Smart and Autonomous Systems Council meeting

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, has chaired the third meeting of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed progress across key projects and initiatives within Abu Dhabi’s smart and autonomous systems sector, highlighting key …

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