SHARJAH / WAM American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Alliance Française of Sharjah on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding to foster collaboration in areas that promote the learning of the French language, enrich the university’s language offerings, and celebrate French and Francophone cultures. The ceremony was presided over by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS. The ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi has hosted the regional workshop on sustainable investment in digital transformation in the Arab region, organised by the Department of Sustainable Development and International Cooperation at the League of Arab States, in collaboration with the Arab Federation for Digital Economy. The workshop was attended by representatives of Arab countries, including officials from ministries of ...

AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has toured several regions in Al Ain to review key community facilities and development projects aimed at upgrading infrastructure, including public recreational parks, commercial centres and residential projects, among other facilities, further enhancing quality of life for citizens and residents. Sheikh Hazza’s tour ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has congratulated Professor Oussama Khatib for winning the Great Arab Minds Award in the Engineering and Technology category. In a post on “X”, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed said, “Brothers and sisters, we celebrate scientists, thinkers, and innovators ...

SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Government Media Bureau wrapped up the fourth edition of the Sharjah Events Festival at Al Majaz Amphitheatre in Sharjah. The four-day festival attracted more than 30,000 visitors who had the opportunity to enjoy and experience forest adventures and as many as 52 activities, including thrilling contests, challenges, games, carnival shows and live theatrical performances targeting all age ...

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) hosted its second City Briefing of the year, providing stakeholders with an overview of the department’s collaboration-focused initiatives and campaigns, and highlighting the vital role the tourism, events and related sectors continue to play in achieving the ambitious goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. Helal Saeed Almarri, Director-General of DET, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced the launch of a new VAT refund system for E-Commerce Retail Purchases for tourists during their stay in the UAE, which is considered the world’s first of its kind. In a press release issued on Monday, the FTA explained that the launch of this new system, in collaboration with Planet, the authorised ...

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, issued Executive Council Decision No.103 of 2024 appointing Huraiz Almur Bin Huraiz, as CEO of the Regulation and Social Services Sector at the Community ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc announced on Monday it has signed a third Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the lower-carbon Ruwais liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, with Germany’s EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW), one of the largest operators of energy infrastructure in Germany and across Europe. The 15-year SPA for supplying 0.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG converts a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways celebrated the launch of its new service to Nairobi on Sunday, marking the airline’s latest milestone in a remarkable year of network expansion. Operating through the state-of-the-art Zayed International Airport, the service creates a vital connection between the UAE’s capital and one of Africa’s most dynamic cities. “The introduction of our Nairobi service enhances ...